Kyle Dubas won't be back to the Toronto Maple Leafs. So the search begins for a new General Manager. What kind of qualities will this gentleman need?
1. Thick Skin
The new General managers will be under rigorous scrutiny. Every move he makes will be questioned. No man is safe from fans questioning, mulling, beating, and also loving-hating at the same time.
2. Perform Under Pressure
The General Manager will be under tremendous pressure. As well as the constant questioning mentioned above, he will have to work under deadlines to get the work done. It will likely be the most highly-pressured job he will ever have. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the Mecca of the NHL Universe.
3. Surround Himself With People He Trusts
He must find two experienced Assistant General Managers to help him make decisions. He has to surround himself with knowledgeable people who know and understand the game and are on the same page as he is; this is vital for his success. If he does not find the right Assistant General Managers, he will be too busy checking their work to focus on the task at hand.
4. Good Judge of Talent
He must be and knowledgeable hockey man. The General Manager must have a good handle on his players' strengths and weaknesses. This knowledge is essential to evaluating the team's prospects and making decisions about their future.
5. Must Have a Plan
The new General Manager must have a clear vision for the team's future and what to do with its core players. He must have the conviction of what to do with the team's core, the big four players. The new GM has to decide what to do with Marner, Matthews, JT, Nylander, and Reilly. So what will it be?
A heads up — expect Flames GM Brad Treliving will get consideration here. (If the Flames give permission, that is.)
Randy
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