If Kyle Dubas is Fired They Could Lose Their Superstar Player

And a bombshell came from TSN's Fran Seravalli. In way of a comment about a domino effect that could occur, should the Leafs and Dubas' relationship sour, if the curse continues after the June 2023 playoffs.

Here's what Seravalli had to say:

«Let me give you another bold prediction that didn't make it in that is kind of related to the two is, I believe the future of Kyle Dubas in Toronto will actually have a significant impact on Auston Matthews and staying in Toronto.

«I think they're very tight. I think Auston Matthews is a big believer in Kyle Dubas and the work that's been put into this point. And the fact that he's been dangling out here this year without a contract extension into the following season, I'm curious to see how that's played, and that's tied into one of the predictions I made, which is that Kyle Dubas walks at the end of the year,» enthused Seravalli.

The Leafs core have openly praised their GM and have certainly performed during the regular season. But without playoff success for a top heavy team, the on-ice product needs to reflect that of a team that employs high octane players on offense.