Never before in the long career of Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis has he seen anything quite like the postponement of Monday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.
“I remember watching the movie Bull Durham when the guy said he wanted a rainout. I didn’t know we could do that in hockey,” said Francis. “I’ve seen games cancelled because of ice storms and weather. This is the first time ever we’ve had a game cancelled because of a sealant on a compressor. It’s a first for me. It’s disappointing for both teams because we have to reschedule it.