In Pridham we trust
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We've given Rielly an 80 yo, a dman that panics under pressure (Zaitsev), Ceci (do I need to explain), and Barrie who couldn't fit in with Muzzin, and obviously is weak defensively so not a great idea for a pairing anyways. All while up until 20 games into this season playing against top comp.
Not really sure blaming Rielly makes a whole lot of sense.
Rielly/Hainsey actually made a decent pairing until the playoffs when Bos just dumps the puck into Hainsey and waits for him to mishandle the puck.
Rielly is far from perfect, but think you are really reaching here.
All that being said I'd do that trade, just don't agree with your logic.