- Dubas thanks Matthews camp for the process. Says he understands when players don’t want to do this in season, but is thrilled to get this done.

- Dubas says the intention from the beginning was an 8 year deal, but as the process went on, a 5 year deal made the most sense. Dubas is thankful the Matthews camp were willing to move away from their desired term

- Dubas says Marner’s camp has been clear they don’t want to talk until the end of season and they respect their wishes. If they change their mind, they are more than open to discussions

- Dubas says both Kapanen and Johnsson are essentially rookies and have developed well. Will likely start discussions with their camps after the trade deadline

- Dubas says he doesn’t worry about the rest of the league and this deal setting a trend

- Dubas said they started talking early July, as soon as they were able to. Dubas says this process isn’t as easy as some like to think. Says he was very happy with the entire process.

- Dubas said straight from the get go to the end of the process both sides discussed different options in terms of term of the deal

- Dubas says there will be zero pressure on Marner to talk in season. They love Mitch, as a player and person and he’ll be a Leaf for a very long time.