Jim Paliafito: A Valuable, Little Known Maple Leafs Employee The Old Prof | July 6, 2020 When you’re hoping to sign a European free agent, there’s no better person for the job than Jim Paliafito, the Maple Leafs’ senior director of player evaluation. Although his name…
Assessing Kyle Dubas’ 2 Years as the Maple Leafs General Manager The Old Prof | June 18, 2020 Exactly two weeks ago, Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Kyle Dubas did something few people in his position do. He admitted he made a mistake as a leader. Specifically, during…
Is Dubas’ Seat Warm if Maple Leafs Lose the Play-In? Kevin Armstrong | June 15, 2020 It seems I kicked a bees’ nest when I opened the discussion about Sheldon Keefe’s job security should the Toronto Maple Leafs lose in the play-in series. While the article…
Maple Leafs’ Dubas Connects On a Different Level Josh Pederson | January 5, 2020 If you ever grew up playing minor hockey, or any sport for that matter, you’d know that a certain level of professionalism is expected at all times, both on and…
Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas Wants to See More Diversity in Hockey The Canadian Press | November 15, 2019 TORONTO — Kyle Dubas wants to see more diversity in hockey and he’s starting with the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dubas spoke about needing a wider range…
Kyle Dubas Done Discussing Marner Contract Talks Publicly The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 TORONTO — Kyle Dubas stepped to the podium and welcomed reporters to the start of training camp. The general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs then drew a proverbial line in the sand. Dubas was happy take any and all questions…
Maple Leafs’ Dubas Exceeds Expectations This Off-Season Peter Baracchini | July 5, 2019 About a month ago, THW’s Brian Joyce wrote a fantastic article about this off-season being Kyle Dubas’ first real test as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager. After getting through two…
Maple Leafs’ Kyle Dubas Facing First Real Test as GM Brian Joyce | June 8, 2019 On May 11, 2018, Kyle Dubas was named the 17th general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After spending four years in the organization as an assistant, he took over…
Will Sheldon Keefe Become the Maple Leafs’ Next Head Coach? The Old Prof | May 30, 2019 This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension to remain the head coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies. For now, that’s exactly where Keefe…
Maple Leafs’ Shanahan Re-Signed: The History of the Shanaplan Alex O'Reilly | May 16, 2019 With another season in the books, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in for another busy summer. Fortunately, Leafs Nation has one less thing to worry about this summer as Brendan…
5 Burning Questions Facing the Maple Leafs This Offseason The Canadian Press | April 26, 2019 TORONTO — With their playoff and Stanley Cup dreams dashed for another spring, here are five burning questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the off-season: WHAT WILL MITCH MARNER’S CONTRACT LOOK LIKE? General manager Kyl…
Maple Leafs’ Management: Trouble in Toronto? The Old Prof | March 23, 2019 Starting with the team’s March 11 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs had lost four of five games. The bleeding only ended when they beat the…