Confirmed with Link: Kyle Dubas Not Returning

[DarkKnight]

Keefe is destroying a wheel right now.

 

[phillipmike]

Thank god. Rejoice leaf fans. The first step is done.

 

[Stephen]

Full scale change incoming I would say.

I'm here for it.

Bring it on!

 

[DuklaNation]

Long overdue. But the damage has been done.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Probably a news drop on a long weekend around 5pm

 

[Wiseguys]

To much going on with the family, No way Dubas would turn down the GM position for the Leafs. It didn't have to do with the value of the contract.

 

[DarkKnight]

I think it was the team, specifically the board.

Sounded like they wanted him back, I think his presser changed everything. We shall see!

 

[Morgs]

WOW!

This is much too late in the game though. I wish he had stayed. He has learned on the job, and will be really good for whichever team he works for next.

My choice would be Eric Tulsky out of Carolina. Incredible team, well run, and with a tiny budget compared to us.

Agreed. Apparently he's talking to Pittsburgh about their opening, but id be surprised if the job wasn't Dubas'.

God I hope the board stays the course with an intelligent, young GM that utilizes analytics and doesn't overcorrect with a garbage retread.

 

[Stephen]

People have been interviewing Chiarelli, Nonis, Conroy, Tulsky, Burke, Doan, JFJ, Mark Hunter, Brad Pascall, Scott Nichol, Derek Clancy. No shortage of guys that would like the job.

The Leafs are a high profile team I’m sure there would be no shortage of interest.

 

[Metroid]

I wanted Dubas back, will hold off any real feelings once we see who's new GM. Talk of that Tulsky guy has me intrigued, but one thing is for sure, it'll be an interesting off season.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

So I mean I am going to assume Keefe is out with Dubas gone. How about bringing in coach Q? Someone is going to do it why not us.

 

[Buds17]

This news is potentially just one piece of an incomplete puzzle. I won't know how to truly feel about it until more becomes known (which should at least begin to happen by 3 pm).

 

[Rob Brown]

Probably a news drop on a long weekend around 5pm

Why do you post here?

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Keefe has to been done now right?

 

[GoonieFace]

Huge loss for the org. Sucks.

Imagine, a guy that accomplished nothing is a huge loss

 

[rumman]

I kind of wanted him to stay. Must be quite a day for the Dubists though, I’ve never seen a portion of a fan base so devoted to a freaking GM, was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen in sport. So many shrines with candles right now.

yup, I wouldn;t be drinking any Kool-Ade today.............

 

[daner]

Id like them to fire Shananhan and hire the Hunter brothers.

 

[Advanced stats]

We can only hope that dubas is staying in the organization in a reduced overpaid role.

Assistant GM or director of scouting would be a great fit for both sides.

Way less stress and makes a transition easier.

 

[Brown Dog]

Shanny at 3pm.

So 5.30ish?

 

[Slats432]

The Leafs are a high profile team I’m sure there would be no shortage of interest.

I am keenly aware. Just was posting a bunch of recent candidates names for people to peruse.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

Too much fear of change here. It wasn't working!

I'm excited. The organization needs a new outlook and vision.

 

[Community]

If he decided he couldn’t hack it anymore good riddance. Guy makes millions, can have a nanny, private schools, anything he wants and it’s still just too much for him? Like his team, can’t take it in the corners when it gets tough. Sorry. Wimp.

If it was the team, I’ll retract but I don’t think it was here…

Just because somebody gets paid a lot of money doesn't mean there's no stress or difficulties in their life. Pretty ignorant to call him a wimp... I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if his family got harassed and/or threats from some "fans".

 

[rumman]

Dubas out first domino. Keefe is obviously now next.

Good day for the Leafs

so far so good..........

 

[Tak7]

CJ on TSN:

* Became apparent this morning that this is where it would end up.

* Comments he made on locker exit day, caught organization really off-guard. Definitely felt extension talks were being had, but when Kyle opened the door to him not being "All-in", it cast doubt.

*Not sure how the team will spin it - organization decision vs Kyle's personal decision. Had some sources tell him it was a team decision, but he's not so sure.

* Dubas was a huge part of this team, including off the ice. Says he's stunned that the organization moved off him. Doesn't think Dubas was out of answers, and would have bet on him continuing to grow and evolve on the job.

* Has no sense of who the new GM would be. Makes the prediction of who coaches this team next season impossible.

* Wonders what this means for Matthews' extension. Speculates that he won't be signing before July 1st anymore, until he knows who the new GM is and what the plan is moving forward.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Agreed. Apparently he's talking to Pittsburgh about their opening, but id be surprised if the job wasn't Dubas'.

God I hope the board stays the course with an intelligent, young GM that utilizes analytics and doesn't overcorrect with a garbage retread.

This is my worry too, they bring in some joe biden clone who can barely complete a sentence lol