Almost two months after losing his general manager position, Ron Francis saw his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes terminated.
The team made an announcement on Monday. Francis, who had served as GM since 2014, was moved to president of hockey operations in March.
The Hurricanes also announced that Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk has resigned his position as pro scout and adviser to the team.
The Hurricanes have not made the playoffs since 2008-09. They finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division this past season despite entering it with high hopes.