Kyle Dubas

My Most Anticipated Leafs Games of 2023 – 2024

Going into this upcoming season, there are a handful of games that I’m looking forward to watching. Whether they’re face-offs against old friends or big events that take place on a global scale, these five games should be great entertainment. October 11, 2023, vs Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1) Not only is this the first game of […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Fights off Calgary Flames as Member of the Red Wings

Can Nedeljkovic Replace DeSmith as the Penguins Backup Goaltender?

After missing the postseason for the first time in sixteen years, it was obvious this Penguins roster was destined for change. While making a splash to acquire reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, the Penguins also finally moved on from the Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith goaltending tandem. After extending Tristan Jarry earlier in the […]

Why The San Jose Sharks Won The Erik Karlsson Trade

“Sharks got fleeced.” “Horrible return.” “Dubas masterclass.” Enough is enough. Here’s why the San Jose Sharks were the winners of the Erik Karlsson trade. In a blockbuster trade that has drawn varied opinions, Sharks’ GM, Mike Grier, has orchestrated a trade that may be a turning point for the team’s future. Grier Masterclass By sending […]

Bruins Brad Marchand Walks in on Penalty Shot for Slick Goal Vs. Leafs Ilya Samsonov

Leafs drop the ball on the Samsonov contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ilya Samsonov have finally come to terms on a contract, with the help of an arbitrator, after failing to find a middle ground on their own. The arbitrator awarded Samsonov a 3.5 million dollar contract, and the rules in the NHL CBA state that if a contract negotiation goes to […]

Penguins: Erik Karlsson Trade Updates

Nothing much is going on around the league right now. We’ve reached the boring point in the off-season where nothing really happens, and rumors have gone quiet for the most part. However, I need to write about something, so let’s talk about Erik Karlsson some more because that’s the only exciting thing going on with […]

Penguins: Top Breakout Candidates For 2023-24

It’s now July 20th. Most of the big moves and signings have already been made, and fans have a basis on what each team is going to look like heading into next season. GM Kyle Dubas has done a great amount of work to reshape the Penguins team that failed to make the playoffs. With […]

Seven Teams That Need to Become Cap Compliant Before Season

There are currently seven teams who are over the in-season cap rules. The in-season cap for next season will be 83.5 million USD. The good news for those teams is that they have a 10% cap flexibility applied to their rosters during the off-season, so they still have time to determine their next move. Some […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Definition of Insanity

If you’re a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, you experience a lot of emotions. After all, it is “the Passion that unites us all,” and Leaf’s fans most certainly have Passion. Over the last several years, how the seasons have ended brought out many emotions. In 2020, it was an embarrassment. “How could we […]

Drew O’Connor Gives Pens New Option in Potential Karlsson Deal

If the Pens end up snagging Erik Karlsson from the Sharks, forward Drew O’Connor is likely to thank. On Wednesday, DOC filed for arbitration. In doing so, he unlocked a free buyout window for the Pens. Dubas can create his own cap space to acquire Karlsson by removing a player with a high cap hit. […]

Penguins Need To Be Careful With Karlsson Talks

As of 4:47 p.m. on July 3rd, 2022, the Penguins remain in the battle to acquire the 2022-23 Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson. GM Kyle Dubas was a busy, busy man on July 1st when free agency opened, as he signed eight players, which is the most on the first day of free agency in […]