SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 27: Mike Futa, Vice President, Hockey Operations and Director of Player Personnel of the Los Angeles Kings, looks on from the draft table during the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 27, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida.

Kings won't renew expiring contract of assistant GM Mike Futa

6 years ago
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The Los Angeles Kings won't renew the expiring contract of assistant general manager Mike Futa, the team announced Monday in a statement obtained by Kings Insider Jon Rosen.

"We appreciate his contributions to our organization and are thankful for his effort and dedication," the statement said.

Futa, who specializes in drafting and amateur scouting, has been with the organization since 2007. Kings director of amateur scouting Mark Yannetti will instead run the draft.

Los Angeles general manager Rob Blake confirmed to Rosen that the club is in no rush to fill its AGM vacancy.

Futa's been in consideration for many GM vacancies over the years, including the Carolina Hurricanes' job in 2018 and the Buffalo Sabres' opening in 2017.

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