Video footage also emerged that same evening of Leafs' general manager, Kyle Dubas, engaged in a heated verbal exchange with fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
It has been reported by witnesses that during the altercation, Kyle Dubas repeatedly used profanity and told fans to "f*** off." While the incident has caused some outrage, some may view it as a passionate response from a General Manager who felt he was being verbally attacked by multiple fans. However, the layout of the arena, with fans being so close to the General Manager's box, may have contributed to the intensity of the exchange.