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

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.