The NHL announced Thursday that Ron Francis has been named the general manager of Seattle's expansion franchise.
Francis, 56, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player after a 23-year career with the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs. Francis served as the Hurricanes' general manager from 2014-2018.
The Seattle franchise is scheduled to begin play during the 2021-22 season.
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