Dubas was definitely hired partly because of his grasp of analytics, but as He made it clear he’s not some attached-to-the-laptop computer geek. But he acknowledged that statistics played “a big part” in his methodology for building his team. (
Maple Leafs move into 21st century with hiring of whiz kid Kyle Dubas: Feschuk) Further, ...he is willing to explore and share analytics as a means to improving on-ice performance. (
https://www.si.com/nhl/2014/07/22/brendan-shanahan-plays-numbers-game-kyle-dubas-hirin)
"Goaltending has arguably been the area that’s flummoxed Dubas the most as GM of the Leafs." I agree with this. Choosing Sparks over McElhinney,( both needed waivers) did back fire. Andersen couldn't win the big game Not sure how that is Dubas's doing.
"Campbell was great, but not the answer"- no qualms there.
Hutch was brought back for the expansion draft, so nothing there.
Kasimir Kaskisuo was signed for the Marlies,
David Rittch - injury insurance,
Mrazek, didn't work - that is on Dubas.
Erik Kallgren - Signed after leading Vaxjo to a league championship- nothing wrong with that.
Dylan Ferguson a 23 year signed to a PTO - That is good.
Yes, now Murray and Samsonov
We hope it is different ( we have got out of the first round of the plays for six years and before that we hadn't made the playoff for 9 of the last 10 years. )
We are definitely not following the miss-attributed definition of insanity.
Dubas does work to improve the team and is definitly not afraid of change.