Kyle Dubas parted ways with the Maple Leafs earlier in the offseason, and took on a role with the Pittsburgh Penguins as their President of Hockey Operations.
The previous Leafs' General Manager weighed in on Brad Treliving's appointment as his successor.
Dubas Shares Thoughts on Treliving Joining the Leafs
"Tree is a great person who has done well over decades in management. There are also a lot of great people I thoroughly enjoyed working with in Toronto during my time there. I am very happy for both (the Maple Leafs and Treliving) that they will have the chance to work together and think it's a great fit for all." - Kyle Dubas on Brad Treliving
Dubas's professionalism shines through. His words illustrate his genuine appreciation and regard for Treliving, who was previously associated with Calgary.
Treliving Discusses His Bond with Dubas
Treliving delved into his rapport with Dubas, shedding light on the dynamics between them.
"So when we left the Flames, it took a while to get through all that. And then when this thing came up, yeah, you talked about it, there were lots of emotions. Like, Kyle is a good friend." - Brad Treliving
Changes like these could have a big impact on their relationship, but the strenght of their bond remains and it's truly great to see.