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S2: Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager

S2: Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite


S2: Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey is joined by Kyle Dubas, the Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager. He talks about his first meeting with Brendan Shanahan (5:17) and why their relationship has worked (7:21). He explains why he decided to pursue being a player agent and why the profession ultimately wasn’t for him (17:07). Dubas recounts how he was able to land the general manager job with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and reveals how the experience was very special to him and his family (20:20). He describes his relationship with Mike Babcock (29:30), preaches the importance of diversity (32:50) and explains why naming a team captain in Toronto means more there than it may for other franchises (34:22).
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.