Confirmed with Link: Kyle Dubas Not Returning

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Lest we forget that in a world without COVID his contracts that he signed the Core Four to would’ve aged far better than they did.

 

[LeafSteel]

Mixed emotions.

I did not like the Dubas hire, and wanted an established GM.

Hated his obsession with small skill, moving out Marchment and bringing in Malgin and Petan.

Never should’ve hired Keefe to begin with, and should have been jettisoned after losing to Montreal.

Completely botched the Seattle expansion draft and Kadri trade, as well as the Foligno and Murray trades.

He did show some astute drafting and under the radar trades such as Timmins and Bunting.

This TDL was excellent, with the exception of trading Sandin and not adding a LW that left us reliant on Kerfoot, who should have been traded.

I see he has evolved as a GM and is putting it together. I was open to him him coming back provided Keefe was gone and he hammered out deals with Matthews, Marner, and Nylander that were more team friendly for us. I think he had earned that respect from them all for the lumps he took after their last deals.

I hate that he did his training here, to realize his full potential elsewhere, at our expense.

Having said that, work-life balance comes first, always. No one can know what he and his family were feeling and going through. Nothing is worth your mental health, and your family’s happiness. If there was trouble with that balance, then stepping away is absolutely what he needs to do and everyone needs to STFU about it.

So much we don’t and probably won’t know. He’s done some things I liked, some things I didn’t like, and honestly some things I’ve hated, but no one can say he didn’t try and didn’t care.

I wish him and his family well, and if this is what needed to happen for him to have that, then so be it. We will move forward.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Keefe has to been done now right?

I get a sinking feeling new GM comes in keeps that bullet in the chamber for next offseason

 

[Fogelhund]

 

[Gary Nylund]

So we've left ourselves with a couple of hours to find a new GM, not smart. First the playoffs sucked, now this. Oh well, at least we have entertainment up the wazoo for the next 6 weeks or so.

GLG! LMAO.

 

[Wrong Wilson]

Cliff Fletcher gonna work some magic

Maybe they'll hire Chuck to join his dad here.

 

[JSn0w93]

Why the hell would anyone be ok with Treliving?

Because he is one of the only GM's available with a ton of experience that isn't a complete moron.

 

[Leafsfan74]

This is solely on the players. Dubas had complete faith in the core, he provided them a strong lineup and they didn't deliver. He proudly supported them but they wouldn't him when the pressure arrived.

The mistakes for Dubas are not as significant as other GMs, but by the time he really figured it out, he was handcuffed. Ultimately, this is on the top paid players who refused to go through the wall for him.

1. Signing Johnny T. I thought at the time it was too soon for this big outlay of Cap Space and I didn't think he made sense. He has delivered, but he needed immediate playoff success, didn't get any and the throw-ins years at the end of his contract simply don't age well without the prior expected success.

2. Giving in to the RFAs. Yes, they rewrote the game when Willie sat out. I would have traded him. As it turns out, the contract has aged very well, but, it impacted MM and AMs asking. Taveres earned his contract as a UFA, RFAs have limits. The no-trade options make them worse. I blame many in sports media in this city for putting the heat on getting them signed. They made his job more difficult for sure.

3. Not trading MM or others after the Columbus or Habs series. There was enough history and little Cap Space to NOT make such a decision. He needed to be objective and I hope ownership didn't prevent such decisions. IMO only Matty was off the table.

4. Never being able to get a legit #1 goalie. To a lesser degree, missing a true #1 Dman.

Worse than all of these were the unforeseen Cap hit that covid had. This handcuffed him for three years.

Most of Dubas trade were spot on. Some were even phenomenal. Getting Muzzin, a First Rounder for Kapenan, McCabe for two more years, ROR, Acciari, Schenn. This last deadline was an A+.

This team as constructed now SHOULD be a winner on paper, but some lack the will. Imagine if he had picked up Bennett (he tried) and Pietriangelo?

Keefe can't be far behind now, that is usually how this goes.

 

[Notsince67]

onwards and upwards............

Freshco guy knows

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Whole program is being dismantled.

 

[rumman]

Cliff Fletcher gonna work some magic

Jeff Finger says hi.............

 

[TheBeastCoast]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the Blue Jays' current GM.

I didn't say there was....but AA has gone on to win a World Series and is one of the top executives in the entire sport.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

When do people think we hear about a replacement? If it's Tulsky it could be weeks before we hear anything.

I don't know but I dont think it'll be that long. I am assuming a week or two we should have an answer because it's gotta be moving quickly IMO.

Whoever it is I hope works wonders for us for the cup!

 

[Gary Nylund]

I get a sinking feeling new GM comes in keeps that bullet in the chamber for next offseason

Don't even say that. Don't even think it.

 

[The Masters]

Maybe you should check out their boards and in general the feelings about him that's all I'll say. If you think that was the majority.

I have. Oh and Is Brad still working there?

 

[sxvnert]

"But hes going to be hired within minutes somewhere else!" - media
As if that factors into the decision making process.

 

[mikeyz]

Anyway, I hate this market and when some guns blazing GM comes in and blows up the team and we’re back to consistently missing the playoffs I’m sure everyone will be very happy.

Better that and build a team that can actually make a run at some point. We all know that this core can’t get it done.

 

[Fogelhund]

Maple Leafs Announce Dubas Will Not Return As General Manager | Toronto Maple Leafs

Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced today that the club has decided to part ways with General Manager Kyle Dubas. Dubas's contract is set to expire on June 30 and he will not return as Toronto's General Manager next season.

www.nhl.com

Brendan Shanahan, President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced today that the club has decided to part ways with General Manager Kyle Dubas. Dubas's contract is set to expire on June 30 and he will not return as Toronto's General Manager next season.
"I would like to thank Kyle for his unwavering dedication over these last nine seasons with the organization, including his last five as General Manager. Kyle fostered a great culture within our dressing room and staff, and consistently pushed to make our team better season over season. We wish Kyle and his family the best moving forward and thank him for his valuable contributions."

 

[LeafSteel]

Tulsky or Pridham please

All in with Tulsky as GM and Pridham getting stupid money to stay in his role……

 

[Rob Brown]

So we've left ourselves with a couple of hours to find a new GM, not smart. First the playoffs sucked, now this. Oh well, at least we have entertainment up the wazoo for the next 6 weeks or so.

GLG! LMAO.

Couple hours?

 

[WTFMAN99]

If we are still in on Analytics, spend whatever you have to, to bring in an actual stats guy like Tulsky (Harvard Physics/Chemist, UC Berkley chemistry PHD), and not a self-proclaimed one with a sports managment degree from Brock

You have a horse? I figure the list is small at this point.

Tulsky
Treliving
Futa
Gorton (if he's allowed to leave)

 

[al secord]

Did Dubas at least leave his firestick with Pridham?

 

[justashadowof]

So 5.30ish?

Remember way way back in beginning days when Brendan Shanahan straightened out Nazem Kadri for showing up late for a few practices?

 

[notbias]

Because he is one of the only GM's available with a ton of experience that isn't a complete moron.

Tkachuk

Huberdeau signing
Kadri signing

genius!!!!!!

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Whole program is being dismantled.

I am sure Keefe is next.