May 20, 2024

Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas: ‘I don’t have it in me to go anywhere else’

It’s Leafs or nothing for Dubas if he chooses to sign a new contract this summer.

Kyle Dubas will either remain as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, or will take a year to reflect upon what his next move is.

Dubas confirmed during the Maple Leafs’ end-of-year media availability that he would consult his wife, Shannon, and the rest of his family before making a definitive commitment.

“I think it requires me to have a full family discussion. My family is a hugely important part of what I do, so for me to commit to anything without having a fuller understanding of what this year took on them is probably unfair for me to answer where I’m at. I wish I could give you more. It was a very hard year on them.”

Dubas also confirmed he won’t take a job with another team. He isn’t signed beyond this season and will need to make an imminent decision as the Maple Leafs prepare for a pivotal offseason.

“I definitely don’t have it in me to go anywhere else. It will be either here or it will be taking time to recalibrate, reflect on the seasons here. You won’t see me next week pop up elsewhere. I can’t put (my family) through that after this year.”

The 37-year-old was named as the 17th general manager in Maple Leafs history on May 11, 2018, signing John Tavares to a seven-year, $77-million contract later that summer as one of his first orders of business. Toronto lost in the first round of the playoffs in five consecutive seasons, before breaking through to the second round this summer, where it was upset by the Florida Panthers in five games.

 

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