> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FTB: Change is coming... - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-chat-kyle-dubas-media-maple-leafs-future/ - Published: 2023-05-16T10:46:48.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-16T11:20:08.000Z - Description: The Toronto Maple Leafs Future isn't clear. Questions surround the team. Who will lead them into next season? Chat and wonder with us. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans! Yesterday was locker clean out day, and we got some generic platitudes from the players but the real story was the talk with General Manager Kyle Dubas. It was the most honest, least honed availability he's had since he took over running the Leafs and it left us with a few more questions than answers. Is he staying? Is he going? Is he happy? Did he and Shanahan have a huge screaming match right before this? And why is Shanahan's availability later this week? [Kyle Dubas says it’s Toronto or nowhereIn a somewhat shocking turn, Kyle Dubas came out and said that he will either return as GM of the Leafs or he won’t be working anywhere. He said that this season has been taxing on him and his family, and they will discuss his future in the coming days.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563726351554-179049599895?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE1fHxtaWNyb3Bob25lfGVufDB8fHx8MTY4NDE1ODA5Nnww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/kyle-dubs-toronot-or-nowhere-media-availability-video/) [Maple Leafs players face the pressAll the player interview videos from the final media availability of the season.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531651008558-ed1740375b39?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fG1pY3JvcGhvbmV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjg0MTU4MDk2fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-end-of-season-media-availability-video/) Change is on the horizon, Leafs fans. Whether we want it or not. Speaking of change we shared our thoughts on that... [PPPostseason RoundtableWe ask the big questions and give our best answers before we have any idea of what to base them on. As is tradition.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514285490982-4130e9aefedb?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHJvdW5kfGVufDB8fHx8MTY4NDEwMzE2M3ww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/pppostseason-roundtable/) In the middle of all the talks, the Leafs announced signing a new prospect. [Vyacheslav Peksa signed to an ELC | PPP LeafsMaple Leafs prospect Vyacheslav Peksa signed a three year ELC with Toronto after a stellar season in the Russian VHL as one of their top young goalies.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1630213894585-cd409401db3f?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDl8fGhvY2tleSUyMGdvYWxpZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODQxODI5NTZ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/vyacheslav-peksa-signed-to-an-elc/) Luke Schenn loved being back. [These Maple Leafs are heading into free agency. Which ones will come back to Toronto?Ryan O’Reilly, Luke Schenn and Michael Bunting among 10 players staring at unrestricted free agency. With limited cap space, Leafs face tough calls.![](https://www.thestar.com/favicon-thestar-152.png)Toronto StarKevin McGran![](https://images.thestarimages.com/jM-b34gUNrZgQu1oyNDv2WCD0Ys=/1200x667/smart/filters:cb(1684214494809):format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/leafs/2023/05/15/keep-the-maple-leafs-gang-together-to-luke-schenn-that-doesnt-sound-like-such-a-bad-idea/ryan_o_reilly.jpg)](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2023/05/15/keep-the-maple-leafs-gang-together-to-luke-schenn-that-doesnt-sound-like-such-a-bad-idea.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Man, I hope not. [The Toronto Maple Leafs are about to do something stupidUnfortunately for GM Kyle Dubas, patience is not a thing in Toronto![](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_80,q_80,w_80/rnxqtvv6advgidzfs6am.png)DeadspinThe A.V. Club![](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/202ef5527f7988d7400d1bb2785d3011.jpg)](https://deadspin.com/nhl-toronto-maple-leafs-kyle-dybas-stanley-cup-1850438371?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There was only one game on last night, but it was a big one. The final second round game and the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 to advance to the Western Conference Final. [Dallas Stars Beat Seattle Kraken, Advance to Western Conference FinalRoope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston score as the Stars took down the Kraken 2-1 in Game 7.![](https://www.defendingbigd.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/04/pub_logo-1.png)Defending Big DTyler Mair![](https://www.defendingbigd.com/content/images/2023/05/OwrayuTl.png)](https://www.defendingbigd.com/dallas-stars-game-recap-game-7-win-seattle-kraken-nhl-playoffs-roope-hintz-wyatt-johnston/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) So our final four are: Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Begins Thursday, May 18th Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Begins Friday, May 19th Who is your Stanley Cup final match up? I'm rooting for Vegas vs Florida. Really make those nationalist hockey fans mad. On that note, enjoy the day!