The Futa Could Be Bright In Buffalo
Sorry. Couldn't resist. The Buffalo Sabres are being very thorough when it comes to hiring a new General Manager. So thorough that it's beginning to look like nobody will be hired until everyone who's ever worked in hockey has been considered. Potentially that list includes fictional Japanese candidates . According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the LA Kings' Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Futa is being considered. Although we don't know if the Kings have given permission for the Sabres to talk to Futa. That said, it's also pretty much a given that we won't see a new GM this side of Christmas, or possibly even the Olympics. The Sabres' list of targets seems to be focused on people with backgrounds in scouting, as well as coaching. Potentially this is a brilliant plan, given that the only way that Buffalo can become competitive again is to start from scratch. Something that current caretaker coach Ted Nolan is working on. Anyway, Fut...