Multiple media outlets including TSN and Sportnet have reported that Kyle Dubas will not return as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
37 year-old Dubas said afer the season that it was a “very taxing year” on his family and hinted at stepping away from hockey was something that he had considered, but also noted that if he were to continue in the NHL, it would only be with the Maple Leafs and not seek employment elsewhere.
Dubas said “I definitely don’t have a view to going anywhere else. It would either be (Toronto) or taking time (away) to reflect. You won’t see me next week pop up elsewhere. I can’t put my family through that after this year.”
Kyle Dubas will not return as GM of the Leafs. pic.twitter.com/1vPiOs7wfZ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 19, 2023
Kyle Dubas will not return as GM of the Maple Leafs next season. pic.twitter.com/RV9Qq0GwRE
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 19, 2023
Team president Brendan Shanahan announced Friday that the Maple Leafs have decided to part ways with Dubas ahead of his contract expiring on June 30.
“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,” Shanahan said. “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.”
Brendan Shanahan releases a statement regarding Kyle Dubas’ departure as GM of the Leafs. pic.twitter.com/UL8EBX98Qx
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 19, 2023
Shanahan will provide more details and an update today at 3pm
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