First thing’s first: Kyle Dubas is likely not finished adding to his front office.



The hiring of Laurence Gilman and promotion of Brandon Pridham this week — both to assistant GM positions — are likely just the beginning.



But those moves offer a foundation the Maple Leafs needed to get in place before next month’s draft.



“For now, I have a great deal of trust in our area directors in scouting,” Dubas said on Thursday morning, after the Gilman announcement was made. “We’re very focused on preparing for the draft. I was very happy to move Brandon up and then add Laurence today. We really just want to get everything to continue to move along and progressing on that front (rebuilding the front office after losing Lou Lamoriello and Mark Hunter).



“As we end the draft and head into the summer, I think there are (additional) people that can add elements to the organization that I think that we need.