Dubas' future with Leafs to require a 'full family discussion' - ESPN

Kyle Dubas doesn't know whether he'll return as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But it's the only position he would consider taking in the near future.

Dubas is on an expiring contract that's yet to be renewed — in part by Dubas' own choice. He spoke candidly about approaching the next chapter of his career during the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availability on Monday and how it won't include a change of address.

«I definitely don't have it in me to go anywhere else,» Dubas said. «It'll either be here or it'll be taking time to recalibrate, reflect on the seasons here. You won't see me next week pop up elsewhere. I can't put (my family) through that after this year.»

Having conversations and getting feedback from loved ones — Dubas is a married father of two — will play a primary role in how he proceeds from here.

«It requires me to have a full family discussion,» Dubas said of making his decision. «My family is a hugely important part of what I do, so for me to commit to anything without having a fuller understanding of what this year took on them, it's probably unfair for me to answer. It was a very hard year on them.»

Dubas said he would speak further with Leafs' president Brendan Shanahan in the coming days to gauge where the organization is at as well in terms of moving forward. The 37-year-old joined the Leafs' front office in 2014 as an assistant GM and was promoted by Shanahan to his current role in 2018, replacing Lou Lamoriello in the process.

«I've had a good, long relationship here with Brendan and the owners. I'll speak to them in the coming days. It's been a very taxing year (on my family) and that's obviously very important to me. And then we'll all make our decisions and roll from there.»