re: Pels getting the long list of GM candidates from search firm next week

I agree with much of your description.

Still not sure how much autonomy Demps was given to beef up scouting, analytics, training staff, salary for coaches, etc etc etc. Basically, how much of a green light is there really? Or is it more "we'll leave you alone, just make sure you turn a profit?"

I think we're just parsing the word clusterfrick a little differently.

And, like Gyno says, maybe there's a different context for what Ferry is saying. Maybe he doesn't want the job or was told he can't get it. Still seems like an odd way to phrase those feelings in, what sounds like, an off the record situation.