Dubas named Canada's GM for World Championship

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas was tabbed as Canada's general manager for the upcoming World Championship, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.

Dubas served as Canada's associate GM at last year's Worlds. Canada finished fourth after losing to Switzerland in the semifinals and Sweden in the bronze-medal game.

He was also director of player personnel for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and he'll fill that same role during the 2026 Olympics.

Doug Armstrong, the St. Louis Blues' GM and director of the Canadian national men's team, selected Dubas and the rest of the staff.

"Kyle is an excellent general manager, and his recent experience at the 4 Nations Face-Off and last year's men's Worlds will be beneficial in building and leading Canada's national men's team as it looks to reclaim gold at the IIHF World Championship," Armstrong said in a press release.

"Kyle has great relationships with players and staff throughout the NHL, and as a member of (the) management group for the 2026 Olympics, we are confident he is the best person to lead Team Canada."

Dennis Bonvie of the Boston Bruins, Gregory Campbell of the Florida Panthers, Andrew Cogliano of the Colorado Avalanche, and Jason Spezza of the Penguins will assist in player evaluation and selection.

Dubas has been an NHL general manager for seven seasons - five with the Toronto Maple Leafs and two with the Penguins. He's also president of hockey operations in Pittsburgh.

The Worlds will take place May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark.