Mike Babcock takes a shot at Kyle Dubas while reminiscing about the Maple Leafs

Former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is back in Toronto, and his latest comments are a clear shot at former general manager Kyle Dubas.

The Edmonton Oilers are taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night in Toronto, and that means another game against former head coach Mike Babcock.

Babs was the head coach of the team between May 2015 and November 2019. During that time, he directed the Leafs to their best postseason runs in over a decade. However, they were never able to get over the hump.

Once Kyle Dubas took over, the writing was on the wall, and Babcock was eventually fired. Now, the head coach is getting his licks in.

Mike Babcock not fond of the Kyle Dubas era

While speaking to reporters, Babcock spoke about how he loved the first three years of his time with the Leafs, but didn't enjoy the last year and a half.

This perfectly lines up with Dubas becoming the general manager of the franchise. Therefore, it becomes clear what Babcock is getting at here.

I loved it. I worked with real good people. I enjoyed the heck out of my first 3 years, worked with good hockey men. I didn't enjoy my last year and a half as much. But that's the business. I really enjoyed my time here. We went to a situation where we were able to draft Auston (Matthews) the team got better; we made the playoffs and set a franchise record for points. We didn't have enough success in the playoffs but that is often what happens with young teams. In the end they gave me a 5 years holiday which I really enjoyed.

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It is becoming crystal clear that Babcock has some unresolved feelings about how things went down between him and the Leafs all those years ago.

This is his first season coaching in the NHL since being fired by the Leafs, and he is absolutely making the most of it.

The Edmonton Oilers continue to be one of the best teams in the NHL, with Connor McDavid delivering some of the best hockey of his entire career.

With the Maple Leafs on a losing streak, the Oilers are going to be a tough test, and fans will be paying close attention.

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