Kyle Dubas Praised By Other GM In Surprising Declaration
Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues' General Manager, appeared on TSN1050's "First Up" Friday, where he discussed the Ryan O'Reilly trade and shared his opinions on Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas.
With the Blues facing challenges this season, Armstrong switched to a selling strategy before the trade deadline, trading Ivan Barbashev, Ryan O'Reilly, and Noel Acciari to acquire draft assets and initiate a rebuild.
He mentioned that he had reached out to the league to gauge interest in these players, among others, when he realized the Blues' season wasn't going as planned.
Kyle Dubas Praised By Doug Armstrong
During the interview, former Toronto Maple Leaf and co-host of First Up, Carlo Colaiacovo, inquired about Armstrong's experience negotiating with Kyle Dubas compared to other General Managers in the league. Here's what he stated:
Armstrong's praise for Dubas carries significant weight given his extensive experience as an NHL manager since 1992, having dealt with numerous General Managers during that time.
This proves that Dubas is respected among his peers, debunking any claims to the contrary.
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