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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Which brings up the question, if you are Futa do you become bitter toward the Kings franchise? I mean that is a hell of an opportunity and most franchises let their employees go for such a promotion as it shows gratitude and appreciation to that individual. I understand the Kings want to keep him for what he brings but blocking him from possibly making such a promotion seems like a dick move. I know if I was Futa I would be pissed.
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Don't all employees in the admin. have a window at season's end in which they can interview for competing positions? You may be right, but on the other hand, it has to be very flattering for Futa to know that his employer—a recent Stanley Cup championship team, and presently one of the best teams in the NHL—thinks so highly of him as to want to do their utmost to keep him in the organisation. We have no ideas how the conversation went between the Kings and Futa; depending upon how he was approached with their decision, it could actually have been quite positively received.
In any case, I don't think for a chance that this closes any window of opportunity. Burke had mentioned in one of his press conferences that the Flames were prepared to wait for the right candidate, if they were contractually prevented from pursuing him now. If Futa is at the top of their list, then he is almost certain to have the chance to interview for the job in the spring or summer, if not immediately.