Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan recently opened up about the team’s decision to move on from former General Manager Kyle Dubas. In an interview, Shanahan revealed that while Dubas was a qualified and capable GM, the team had different long-term goals that Dubas may not have been able to achieve.
According to Shanahan, the Maple Leafs have a clear path they want to take towards becoming a championship team. While Dubas helped in the initial rebuilding process, the team needed a GM with a different perspective to take them to the next level. Shanahan is confident that the team made the right decision in bringing in new GM, and former New Jersey Devils GM, Lou Lamoriello to the organization.
Shanahan also revealed that the decision to part ways with Dubas was not an easy one. Dubas had been with the team for several years and played a crucial role in the development of many young players. However, Shanahan believes that in the competitive world of professional sports, tough decisions sometimes need to be made in the best interest of the team.
Overall, Shanahan’s interview shed some light on the inner workings of the Maple Leafs organization and their decision-making process. While Dubas may have been a valuable member of the team, Shanahan believes that the new direction Lamoriello will take the team will ultimately lead to success.