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Kyle Dubas Is a Terrible GM

It’s not always fans who concoct ice-cold takes. The idea that Kyle Dubas has been inadequate in his role was a common theme in sports writer Damian Cox’s tweets.

The assertion that Dubas has ruined a good team is laughable. Dubas is deserving of criticism and Cox is accurate about questionable his cap management, but that’s where the indictments should end. (Editor’s Note: One could say the Leafs have done an excellent job on their cap, since they signed all their star players and have the deepest team in the NHL),

The Maple Leafs have one of the best collection of talented players in hockey.

The Leafs have managed to retain their core players in Dubas’s short time at the helm. While he did overpay Mitch Marner, Dubas has been excellent at executing trades. Each of his deals has brought an equal or better return for the franchise.

Dubas has improved this year’s roster by bringing in Alexander Kerfoot and Tyson Barrie in the offseason while also moving out Nikita Zaitsev.

Dubas has also spearheaded a number of contract extensions.

If those agreed-upon player salaries have put the Leafs in a precarious position under the salary cap next season, hostilities towards Dubas should be reserved for next season, giving him the chance to find a way out of the tough situation he’s built.

This year, thanks to his actions Toronto should have the horses go on a deep run. That is hardly the work of a terrible GM.