Sal_Butera
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Yup - he’s coming back to the US, likely Hawks. Kids live in Chi-town, and besides he left Mtl as an 18-year old for US and essentially grew up in the States for most of last 40-years.I think he's 100% serious.
If (assuming the reports are true) you have a contract extension on your office prior the playoffs, when your team doesn't look great, and you're not accepting it?
I believe there's a good chance he's going to ride out his contract for this upcoming season, get someone to transition them into the position (à la Yzerman-Brisebois) before walking away after next season.
Besides, Hawks is best of all worlds, get paid top end $ for an org that has no issue spending, without hassle of media & fan microscope, and taxes. Best of all the actual GM job is easier to execute because players view Chicago as a desired locale