By Jesse Courville-Lynch,The Hockey Writers
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The other thing, as mentioned by Dreger as well, is that the Maple Leafs currently have a logjam of forwards and still likely need to make a couple of trades before the new campaign gets underway. With that in mind, it might not make sense for them to consider adding Dube to the mix until they figure out who is moving out and where he could fit.
At the end of the day, it seems inevitable that Dube will be signing a new deal somewhere in the NHL when he becomes eligible to do so. The Maple Leafs could emerge as a strong fit if they move some things around, but they aren’t the most ideal spot for him right now. Time will tell where he ends up signing, but he shouldn’t be considered as a top-six forward option for any team that brings him in.
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