The Pittsburgh Penguins could land a general manager familiar with Kyle Dubas.

Kyle Dubas continued to build the Pittsburgh Penguins front office to his liking after hiring his former assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

It was announced on Wednesday that Jason Spezza was hired as assistant general manager, despite the Penguins not having a full-time GM.

During his opening press conference, Dubas said that he would take on the duties of general manager in the interim and begin searching in July.

For the time being, Spezza will report directly to Dubas and will likely help in the search for a general manager.

Will another face that worked closely with Dubas and Spezza in Toronto follow in their paths to Pittsburgh?

Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast believes that Dubas will request permission from the Maple Leafs to talk with Brandon Pridham.

Pridham is currently the Maple Leafs assistant general manager and was quickly overlooked as they searched for a replacement after firing Dubas.

Ever since being promoted to the assistant general manager of the Maple Leafs, Pridham has worked alongside Dubas and helped construct a team that stacks their lineup with stars, while remaining under the salary cap.

Even after the Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving to be their general manager, they then hired Shane Doan as a special advisor to the general manager.

The Maple Leafs have a lot of voices in their front office and Dubas might have his eyes on another old friend.

Pridham would be a qualified choice for the Penguins as a first-time general manager.

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