The Toronto Star relays that Team Canada defenceman Morgan Rielly will definitely come to Maple Leafs camp — if there is one — GM Brian Burke said Monday.
And while Burke would prefer to return Rielly to junior following what would likely be an abbreviated camp, Rielly's chances of making the team are entirely up to coach Randy Carlyle.
"I think everyone knows that I have never kept an 18-year-old, I don't think (assistant GM) Dave Nonis has ever kept an 18-year-old," said Burke. "This kid is a lock to go back to Moose Jaw, except for one thing, and that is that our coach picks the team. And he (Carlyle) kept Cam Fowler as an 18-year-old (in Anaheim).
"He says if he wants him, he gets him. That is how things work around here."
Burke would not comment regarding the lockout — as an executive he could be fined for speaking out of turn, especially as talks reach a critical stage. But he did express hope there'd be a season.
"I think everyone in Canada wants the game back on the ice and hopefully these guys will be able to get something done," said Burke.
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