Hockey Canada chooses Kyle Dubas over Brad Treliving for important role at 4 Nations Face-Off

This just in, Hockey Canada has added Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien Brisebois to Team Canada's staff for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off in February, 2025.

Dubas will join the team as assistant GM and director of player personnel, while Brisebois will join the staff as assistant GM. The pair join the assistant GM Jim Nill (Dallas Stars) and GM Don Sweeney (Boston Bruins). Additionally, Dubas and Brisebois have been named to the same roles for Team Canada's Olympic team, which is managed by St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong.

“Julien and Kyle are accomplished NHL general managers, and I am excited to welcome them to our management group for both the 4 Nations Face-Off and Olympics, as I believe they will be strong assets to a well-rounded management team,” Armstrong said in a prepared statement. “Both Julien and Kyle have enjoyed long and successful careers, and we believe their experience and knowledge of NHL players will be a great addition to our staff as we continue to evaluate Canadian players and build rosters for international competition.”

“Jim (Nill) and I are thrilled to have Julien and Kyle join our management group for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and to work alongside them as we prepare for the Olympics,” Sweeney said. “Both are successful NHL general managers that bring a wealth of knowledge, many years of experience at the professional level and great leadership skills that will be beneficial to our coaches, support staff and players.”