A couple of weeks ago, after the Leafs were eliminated at the second round of the playoffs and Kyle Dubas was let go, Jason Spezza quit his job in the Leafs' front office.
Now, he officially found a new job in the NHL.
Spezza to Join Dubas
He has been named Assistan General Manager in Pittsburgh, where Dubas is now President of Hockey Operations.
"Jason Spezza has followed Kyle Dubas to Pittsburgh, as Assistant General Manager.
Dubas is yet to name a General Manager after being named President of Hockey Ops.
Kyle Dubas on Jason Spezza: "After a decorated playing career, Jason fully immersed himself on the management side of the game learning all facets of hockey operations this past season while with Toronto. He showed tremendous work ethic, curiosity, and ability to build relationships throughout all departments at the team facility. His move from the roster to the front office helped make the hockey ops, coaching staff, and playing roster a more cohesive and collaborative unit."
Dubas is yet to name a General Manager after being named President of Hockey Ops.
Kyle Dubas on Jason Spezza: "After a decorated playing career, Jason fully immersed himself on the management side of the game learning all facets of hockey operations this past season while with Toronto. He showed tremendous work ethic, curiosity, and ability to build relationships throughout all departments at the team facility. His move from the roster to the front office helped make the hockey ops, coaching staff, and playing roster a more cohesive and collaborative unit."
We wish him good luck for the challenges ahead!
| POLL | ||
14 JUIN | 208 ANSWERS BREAKING: Jason Spezza has found a new and familiar job Who do you think will be better next year? | ||
| Pittsburgh | 48 | 23.1 % |
| Toronto | 160 | 76.9 % |
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