Kyle Dubas has lots to consider with his future in doubt and the Maple Leafs at a crossroads.
Translation: If there is a contract extension, will he just grab it?SIMMONS: To fire or not to fire — the case for and against Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan
Shanahan could either sack Dubas or maybe urge him to cut long-time pal Keefe. It’s possible the prez himself could be dismissed by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, meaning the GM’s No. 1 supporter can’t protect him.Article content In the coming weeks, decisions have to be made on 10 unrestricted free agents, including Ryan O’Reilly, Michael Bunting and Luke Schenn, while no trade/movement clauses for John Tavares and Mitch Marner are looming that would affect changes to whomever’s in charge next year. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are about to enter the final years of their contracts, both reiterating Monday they wanted to stay, but those two and Marner could be traded by July 1.
“I definitely don’t have a view to going anywhere else,” Dubas said of the interest he‘d attract around the NHL. “It would either be here or taking time to reflect. You won’t see me next week pop up elsewhere. I can’t put my family through that after this year.”Dubas has staunchly defended Keefe in the past and it’s paid off with 100-point seasons and home ice in the playoffs. But finally winning a round, then falling behind 3-0 to Florida before Friday’s elimination, makes that a harder sell.
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