Aubé-Kubel, who was one of Kyle Dubas' final free agent signings as general manager of the Maple Leafs, played six games for the team in 2022-23 before being placed on waivers and being claimed by the Washington Capitals.
He showed exactly what fans expected in Washington, and signed an $1.225M extension this past offseason. His grit, tenacity, and playoff pedigree made him a perfect fit in Toronto, but his $1M salary at the time made him too hard to fit in over guys making closer to league minimum.
