During a recent game between the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, notable NHL figure Kyle Dubas was present in the press gallery. Now the president of hockey operations and general manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dubas faces challenges as his team currently ranks 25th in the league.
With an aging core of stars, including Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, discussions about a potential rebuild are surfacing. Canadiens fans are speculating about the possibility of acquiring Kris Letang, a Montreal native, although his age and contract complicate matters.
Dubas' presence may also relate to his role as Canada's director of player personnel for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, possibly scouting Canadiens players like Nick Suzuki and Samuel Montembeault.