5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26
Building a Stanley Cup contender starts at the top. Ownership might not build the roster, but a general manager (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers turned a…
Category Archives: Kyle Dubas
Walman or Ekholm, Penguins Offer Sheet Picks & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is chatter about who the Edmonton Oilers will prioritize on a blue line extension: Jake Walman or Mattias Ekholm. Meanwhile, could Brady Tkachuk be…
How the Dubas vs. Lamoriello Decision Shaped the Maple Leafs
It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job…
Dominoes of Dubas Nearly Leaving Leafs for Different GM Job
Kyle Dubas’s half-decade as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager from 2018 to 2023 was the defining era of the franchise — one that not every Leafs fan remembers fondly. In a candid conversation on the Cam and Strick…
Dubas Nearly Never Leafs GM, Canadiens Trade & NHL More Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas revealed he almost left the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2017 to explore an opportunity in Colorado. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are being patient…
Hamilton Trade Hurdle, Penguins Ready, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is holding up a Dougie Hamilton trade out of New Jersey? Meanwhile, are the Pittsburgh Penguins on the verge of a blockbuster trade? How…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: 4 Big Questions, Matthews, Marner, Dubas & Shanahan
The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting this season with many questions and some fresh changes. Mitch Marner is out of the picture, which means the team needs to figure out…
Penguins Need to Be a Playoff Team in 2025-26
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a rebuilding phase. Kyle Dubas, president of hockey operations and general manager, has made it clear that he does not plan to rush this process…
6 Teams Eager to Make Big Trades at the 2025 NHL Draft
We have officially made it to 2025 NHL Draft week. With just five days to go, talks have ramped up to warp speed. Smokescreens are up all over the place.…
Getting to Know Penguins’ New Head Coach Dan Muse
On June 4, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas announced the hiring of the team’s new head coach, tabbing Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in the history…