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[Zirakzigil]

Dubas is probably top of my list for the Pens. Mildly surprised Hunter isnt on the list, but hes probably not analytical enough for FSG. I think Dubas could do a good job here, hes not afraid to make bold moves and has a pretty solid draft record. My only worry is that he will be too attached to the Pens core like he was to the Leafs core. Sid, Geno and Letang should retire as Pens, everyone else should be fair game to make the Pens better.

 

[66-30-33]

I think if it's Dubas, he's gonna be the sole guy. If it's Darche, Botterill might come along in some capacity. /shrug

Dubas really sounds like one of his main sticking points is not having to potentially deal with another Shanahan. Not saying Botterill or Darche are that kinda guy, but Dubas seems to want all of the keys.

If true I am picturing JR stick up the middle finger at his monitor or TV when he sees the news as that's why he left, was a crybaby about not getting full power.

"How??? I am much older then him but HE gets it??"

 

[SEALBound]

Yeah but nah, Tristan Broz is a good consolation prize.

 

[66-30-33]

Ugh. I shoulda known better than to get my hopes up with Tulsky. Rarely do hockey decisions go the way I want them to.

He's the guy I wanted for a while but f*** it, let's get Chia here!! LET THE MAYHEM HAPPEN AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

 

[Turin]

Kinda crazy how polarizing Dubas is on the Toronto board. I guess after what they’ve been through I don’t blame them for having extreme takes.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Kinda crazy how polarizing Dubas is on the Toronto board. I guess after what they’ve been through I don’t blame them for having extreme takes.

Thats the Leafs fandom though. Them and Habs fans are probably the most polarizing fanbases in hockey and set a pretty good standard for sports in general.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Someone with access can post any details, but supposedly Dubas is in Pittsburgh and met with Sid late Tuesday.

 

[66-30-33]

Someone with access can post any details, but supposedly Dubas is in Pittsburgh and met with Sid late Tuesday.

He can already smell the stink of the team by that picture. I'm guessing since he's in Pittsburgh he's going to be the front runner unless Ottawa does something big. But Pittsburgh is the team that wins championships and has history of greatness and historical players.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Someone with access can post any details, but supposedly Dubas is in Pittsburgh and met with Sid late Tuesday.

So it is happening...
All because Shanahan didn't wait a few more days to fire him.

This validates a lot of the time we spent discussing the possibility

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Nothing's a done deal until it's made official, imo.

But we're inching closer to an answer, and in a handful of years we'll look back on this next week and either see it as the start of something really promising or dreadful.

I will say the hypothetical of Dubas hopping on board and Matthews jumping ship to come to the Pens would be hilarious in a pure chaotic way. I don't know what it'd mean for the franchise, but it'd be funny.

 

[Lustaf]

Dubas is probably top of my list for the Pens. Mildly surprised Hunter isnt on the list, but hes probably not analytical enough for FSG. I think Dubas could do a good job here, hes not afraid to make bold moves and has a pretty solid draft record. My only worry is that he will be too attached to the Pens core like he was to the Leafs core. Sid, Geno and Letang should retire as Pens, everyone else should be fair game to make the Pens better.

Those three are the core, no one else not even Jake is a core piece.

Nothing's a done deal until it's made official, imo.

But we're inching closer to an answer, and in a handful of years we'll look back on this next week and either see it as the start of something really promising or dreadful.

I will say the hypothetical of Dubas hopping on board and Matthews jumping ship to come to the Pens would be hilarious in a pure chaotic way. I don't know what it'd mean for the franchise, but it'd be funny.

Trade for Marner,sign Mathews next year.

Oh and we're getting Hellebuyck right?

 

[Ulf5]

Someone with access can post any details, but supposedly Dubas is in Pittsburgh and met with Sid late Tuesday.

How close is Kyle Dubas to becoming the Penguins' general manager?
How about close enough to have met with the resident franchise icon?A source with knowledge of the situation told DK Pittsburgh Sports that Dubas, an apparent finalist for the GM vacancy, was at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for a session that extended late into Tuesday night. Sidney Crosby also was there and was believed to be among those who met with Dubas. Members of the Penguins' public relations staff also were on hand.

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[Pancakes]

Dubas rules for several reasons:

1) The nickname practically writes itself. Kyle Dumbass? I mean come on. That's an easy one. This board will have a field day if they hate on him.

2) Very giffable man.


In all seriousness he might actually be a good gm so it'd be cool to get him. At the least he's young and hopefully capable of learning from any mistakes he made in Toronto.

 

[canadianguy77]

I wonder if he's the type to stand up to Sullivan's stubbornness when he has to? That's going to be the key to everything.

 

[Ulf5]

Dubas rules for several reasons:

1) The nickname practically writes itself. Kyle Dumbass? I mean come on. That's an easy one. This board will have a field day if they hate on him.

2) Very giffable man.


In all seriousness he might actually be a good gm so it'd be cool to get him. At the least he's young and hopefully capable of learning from any mistakes he made in Toronto.

Love the passion, love the multitude of moves- no f'n sleepy here!

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Nothing's a done deal until it's made official, imo.

But we're inching closer to an answer, and in a handful of years we'll look back on this next week and either see it as the start of something really promising or dreadful.

I will say the hypothetical of Dubas hopping on board and Matthews jumping ship to come to the Pens would be hilarious in a pure chaotic way. I don't know what it'd mean for the franchise, but it'd be funny.

Nylander + Compher for Matthews money. Nylander's production mirrored Matthews this year.

Spend smarter, not harder! Unite the brothers!

 

[DesertedPenguin]

How close is Kyle Dubas to becoming the Penguins' general manager?
How about close enough to have met with the resident franchise icon?A source with knowledge of the situation told DK Pittsburgh Sports that Dubas, an apparent finalist for the GM vacancy, was at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for a session that extended late into Tuesday night. Sidney Crosby also was there and was believed to be among those who met with Dubas. Members of the Penguins' public relations staff also were on hand.

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www.dkpittsburghsports.com

Obviously if Pens PR staff were on hand for this reported meeting, we may see an announcement in 24-48 hours.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Nylander + Compher for Matthews money. Nylander's production mirrored Matthews this year.

Spend smarter, not harder! Unite the brothers!

I think if you can get Matthews, you get Matthews. He's the youngest of the bunch by years, and in a season looked upon as a big let down, he was still a more than PPG player. And he's got 60+ goal ability.

Nylander's very good, and Compher would be a nice pick up, but I still think in the hypothetical, you secure Matthews.

 

[Wattsburgh]

#DubasWatch

 

[PensandCaps]

Dubas is probably top of my list for the Pens. Mildly surprised Hunter isnt on the list, but hes probably not analytical enough for FSG. I think Dubas could do a good job here, hes not afraid to make bold moves and has a pretty solid draft record. My only worry is that he will be too attached to the Pens core like he was to the Leafs core. Sid, Geno and Letang should retire as Pens, everyone else should be fair game to make the Pens better.

Yea, with Dubas you know some sort of splash is coming.

I think if you can get Matthews, you get Matthews. He's the youngest of the bunch by years, and in a season looked upon as a big let down, he was still a more than PPG player. And he's got 60+ goal ability.

Nylander's very good, and Compher would be a nice pick up, but I still think in the hypothetical, you secure Matthews.

Yah, Nylander isn't in the same world as Matthews lol.

 

[Zirakzigil]

I wonder if he's the type to stand up to Sullivan's stubbornness when he has to? That's going to be the key to everything.

Well if the rumors are true from Toronto, he wanted carte blanche written into his contract after Shanny started mettling into drafting and player ops decisions. That makes me think hes going to demand it where ever he signs next. And if hes FSGs guy, that means they will back him over Sully.

Anyone else mildly surprised Sid was in Pittsburgh by happenstance at the same time he was here to be interviewed? Im not completely versed on Sid during the offseason, but it seems too much to be coincidence that he was there. And Id be willing to bet money that Sid has his opinion asked and heard during all of this.

 

[Lust for Life]

Are we believing the turd that's known as DK?

 

[Pens x]

Going from Hextall to Dubas would be a huge upgrade. It would be nice to have a GM that’s not afraid of his shadow.

 

[ThosePuckingPenguins]

Not sure if it belongs here but Morehouse hired Hextall and Burke for the purpose of breaking up the big three. Can’t say I’m surprised.

 

[metalan2]

I'm just not sure why Dubas is sought after? He assembled a team nearly identical to the Penguins, with terrible defense, PP, and goaltending and heavy reliance on stars.