Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and Morgan Rielly meet with media to address homophobic allegations

Rielly maintains his innocence and his GM has got his back.

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Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and Morgan Rielly meet with media to address homophobic allegations
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In case you’ve somehow, someway missed this morning’s news. Buckle up… Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has had his named dragged through the mud, only to come out the other end an innocent man. Now he and Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas are doing their best to clear the air.

While chasing a waived icing call, Rielly is accused of calling the referee a “f*cking f*ggot” during last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The NHL has now officially investigated the allegations and cleared Rielly of any wrongdoing:



Both Rielly and Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas met with the media after the NHL’s ruling to clear the air.

Check it out some of these quotes from the press conference courtesy of Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa:







For some insight into what may have actually happened and how Rielly ended up in this mess, check out this incredible bit of forensic work done by Leafs fan Flintor: