NHL Trade Rumors Continue to Swirl as Maple Leafs' Future Comes into Focus. Rumors of a potential James van Riemsdyk trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this weekend appear to have been nothing more than a distraction, but the real question on everyone's mind remains: what's next for the Maple Leafs' defense? Morgan Rielly, the team's star defenseman, is at the center of ongoing trade speculation, with many speculating about his future in Toronto. With the NHL's trade deadline looming, the Maple Leafs are under pressure to make a move and strengthen their roster in pursuit of a Stanley Cup title. Will Rielly be the key to their success, or will he be the latest casualty in the Maple Leafs' ongoing rebuild?

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the buzz over the weekend involving James van Riemsdyk to the Toronto Maple Leafs amounted to nothing, but there is still talk about Morgan Rielly.…