New hope emerges for Maple Leafs ahead of postseason

Kyle Dubas is the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager. He was given a vote of confidence by team president Brendan Shanahan despite the team's failure to advance past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Duba is entering the final year of his contract and will be held to account for his work.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are second in the Atlantic Division behind Boston Bruins. According to MoneyPuck, the Maple Leaf's hold the best odds to win the Stanley Cup. The last year's champion Colorado Avalanche and runner up Tampa Bay Lightning are third and fourth respectively.

The Maple Leaf's have not won a postseason round since 2004. They took down their Canadian and provincial rival Ottawa Senators in a hard-fought seven game series.