I wonder to what extent skalde was frustrated with the league itself. He clearly wasn't impressed by the officiating standards, and we all know what a clusterf**k the season has been organisationally from the league.
It's also worth remembering that coming here with the circumstances back home probably seemed like a good move to avoid the media spotlight. Now that has passed, he'll almost certainly reappear somewhere like the ahl now.
It's the timing of this which is hardest to explain though. The only thing I can think of is a hard failing out with Todd or the owners. If that's the case, and word gets around, would it affect our future recruitment?
To me this changes very little with us going into three playoffs. I have very little expectation, and even wonder if we'll make it past the quarters.
The pressure is now going to be on Todd and Franny as, rightly or wrongly, people will ask questions about the coaching recruitment process.
Hopefully the club will come out with a proper statement soon. Otherwise I great this will fester with rumour and speculation.