Darren Dreger
11/22/2006 9:04:18 PM
A Tuesday board meeting determined the Toronto Maple Leafs will pick up the option next season on John Ferguson's contract as general manager, however, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has done little to address Ferguson's future.
Industry sources view this announcement in two ways; either a vote of confidence, with the next step being the negotiation of a long term arrangement in the new year or a potential severance package, which provides for a $75,000 dollar bonus and boosts Ferguson's salary to $850,000 next year.
Has Ferguson been rewarded for his team's start and his role in building a team from the coaching staff down that is committed to a culture change? Or does this option year buy the board more time to assess the change and determined whether it's working?
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11/22/2006 9:04:18 PM
A Tuesday board meeting determined the Toronto Maple Leafs will pick up the option next season on John Ferguson's contract as general manager, however, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has done little to address Ferguson's future.
Industry sources view this announcement in two ways; either a vote of confidence, with the next step being the negotiation of a long term arrangement in the new year or a potential severance package, which provides for a $75,000 dollar bonus and boosts Ferguson's salary to $850,000 next year.
Has Ferguson been rewarded for his team's start and his role in building a team from the coaching staff down that is committed to a culture change? Or does this option year buy the board more time to assess the change and determined whether it's working?
FULL STORY