Dreger, McKenzie offer up non-trade explanation for Dubas being at the Rangers game

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On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs didn't play, but GM Kyle Dubas still attended a hockey game and that unsurprisingly had the hockey world talking. Dubas was in New York to watch the Rangers take on the Flames and as soon as he was spotted at MSG, fans immediately were thinking trade.

It's more than a fair thought, but the alternate explanation for Dubas being at the game from TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger seems to make much more sense.

While many are trying to connect the potential trade dots on TOR GM Kyle Dubas being at last night’s NYR-CGY game at MSG, which I suppose is possible, it’s worth noting two things: 1. William Nylander’s agent Lewis Gross lives in Manhattan. 2. Dubas likes to go to hockey games.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) October 22, 2018

More cloak and dagger work uncovers Dubas and Nylander's agent, Lewis Gross were seen talking before the Flames/NYR game last night. Have to believe that is why Dubas was there. https://t.co/fV2KYP8gnn
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 22, 2018

Again, there could have been other motivations for Dubas being in New York and attending that game, but the connection to Nylander's meeting and subsequent reported meeting between the two seems like the main motivation.

As everyone knows, Nylander remains unsigned and he and the Leafs are trying to work towards a deal, but haven't been able to agree upon anything yet.

TIME TO TALK: Kyle Dubas is in Switzerland to meet RFA William Nylander and his representatives (via @sunhornby, @DarrenDreger)

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— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 17, 2018

(H/T: Darren Dreger, Bob McKenzie)