Fans have split reaction to five-game suspension for Maple Leafs’ Rielly

The Hockey Central panel discusses whether they agree with the NHL's Department of Player Safety's decision to suspend Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly for five games after cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig on Saturday.

The much-anticipated ruling for Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly cross-checking Ridly Grieg finally came down, and unsurprisingly, the reaction was mixed.

Rielly was given five games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Tuesday night, and the hottest hockey debate in the world was once again reignited.

Fans all around the league shared their opinions on the ruling. Some think Rielly got off easy, some think he should’ve been suspended longer. There were even a few who believed the NHL got it right.

Here are some of the best reactions from all three sides of the argument.

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