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Pierre-Luc Dubois Reveals the Main Reason He Asked For a Trade From Winnipeg


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Julien Trekker
October 16, 2023  (12:54)
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Dubois Reflects on Winnipeg Exit

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Throughout Pierre-Luc Dubois' NHL career, a recurring theme is his relatively short stays with teams.
Initially drafted by the Blue Jackets in 2016, he wrapped up his stint there after just three seasons.
His next chapter was with Winnipeg, but history repeated itself. This was followed by his move to Los Angeles, with an impressive eight-year, $68,000,000 contract.
Dubois recently delved into the frequent team changes, his latest commitment, and his Winnipeg departure in an interview.

Dubois Happy in Los Angeles

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Speaking to The Athletic, Dubois demystified his decision to part ways with the Jets.
He debunked the speculations, suggesting his dissatisfaction with Winnipeg's Jets.
"I think, where I was going in my career and in my life I'm 25. I've said this before but eight years is a long time. I don't know how I'm going to feel in three years. But I felt like, for me, L.A. was a city where I could be happy for the duration of the contract. I could be happy playing here. I could be myself here. It was a hard decision to make but, like I said, I would never speak ill of Winnipeg or say I didn't enjoy my time there because I did."

So it wasn't Winnipeg, then?

"That's the main thing I would say if you asked me what I wanted people to understand: You can like two things at the same time. You can appreciate two different things at the same time. It's not that you choose one so you hate the other. That's what I think got misconstrued in the whole process."

At 25 years old, Dubois wanted to find a city to call home for his whole contract. Los Angeles fit the bill, and so far, he seems to be thriving.
As reported on Hockey OTB - Dubois Comments On Why He Demanded A Trade Out Of Winnipeg
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