My mind is starting to wander into the land of "going to be let down if it's anyone but Pflugrad". Must...not...go...there. A lot can, and may, happen in the next 48-72 hours.
I'm saying I don't think the Hardee situation will cloud his judgment. Right now Pflu looks like a no-brainer but I think there's more names coming. The more I read he is popping to the top of my list as well unless someone unexpected emerges.