Congratulations to Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis, who was honored as one of the 100 greatest players in National Hockey League history at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday night.
Francis, who played for the Hurricanes from 1998-2004 and captained the 2002 Eastern Conference championship team, has served as the Canes’ general manager since 2014. Francis and Paul Coffey, who played for the Canes from 1998-2000, were the only two members of the Canes to be honored. Five other players, including Bobby Hull and the late Gordie Howe, who played for the Hartford Whalers were also recognized.