Per Hockeybuzz's Josh Rimer, the Leafs have signed unrestricted free agent winger David Booth to a one-year deal.
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The Maple Leafs continued their management and coaching reshuffle on Tuesday, announcing that assistant GM’s Dave Poulin and Claude Loiselle have been relieved of their duties and will announce the hiring of 28-year-old Soo Greyhounds GM Kyle Dubas at a afternoon press conference at Air Canada Center.
The 55-year-old Poulin was hired by former GM Brian Burke in 2009 as VP of Hockey Operations and has served in that capacity, as well as GM of the AHL Toronto Marlies since Dave Nonis took over for Burke in January 2013.
The 54-year-old Loiselle was also a Burke hire in 2010 after working as a scout in the Anaheim Ducks organization. His duties were primarily negotiating player contracts. This management reorganization comes on the heels of Steve Spott and Peter Horachek being hired as assistants to head coach Randy Carlyle just over a week ago.
Dubas has enjoyed a meteoric rise in hockey circles after graduating from Brock University's Sports Management Program, he became the youngest man to be certified to be a player agent and in 2011 becoming the youngest to ever be named an OHL general manager.
Kyle Dubas is the first front office hiring by Brendan Shanahan this summer. There is at least one hire, maybe two, to come.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) July 22, 2014“Kyle is a young executive that has made a strong name for himself in hockey with a progressive style, work ethic and maturation beyond his years,… said Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan in a press release. “He has a fresh approach that we feel will benefit our club for years to come.…
“At the same time, I would like to thank Dave Poulin and Claude Loiselle for their tireless dedication during their time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are both very accomplished hockey executives who have helped put this team in a position to take the next step.…
“The chance to work for the Toronto Maple Leafs is like a dream come true,… said Dubas. “I’m truly excited to begin helping this team win and learn from men like Brendan Shanahan and Dave Nonis. I’m very thankful for this opportunity, but equally grateful to the Greyhounds organization and the city of Sault Ste. Marie for helping put me in this position. The Leafs are focused on building a team that will enjoy long-term success and I am excited to play a role in it.…
“We’re excited about the addition of an up-and-coming hockey executive in Kyle,… said General Manager Dave Nonis. “He is an innovative thinker that will bring enthusiasm and impressive abilities to our club. His work ethic, character and demonstrated leadership in Sault Ste. Marie make for a valuable combination that will certainly have a positive impact on our organization in many ways.…
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