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  • • My Ten Favorite Penguins of All-Time: Part 2
    As promised, here’s the second installment of my 10 11 favorite Penguins of all-time. To repeat, this compilation isn’t based on talent, ability or impact. Just the players who, for whatever reasons, I liked the best. RON FRANCIS (1991-98) By his own admission, Ron Francis wasn’t the fastest skater in the world. Nor the most talented player. How, then, did he wind up as the fifth-leading point get...2024
  • • Kraken Defensemen in Contract Years Will Lead to Success in 2024-25
    Although the Matty Beniers contract talks are now officially over, a general manager’s work is never done. Ron Francis must now reckon with the reality that several defensemen are entering a…...2024
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  • A Manitoban In Palm Springs
    • A Manitoban In Palm Springs
    The artist who created the image to the left, Stephen Rhodes, is an Australian artist which makes the image a little cooler since he did a good job at capturing that laid-back feeling of California with his sign. Palm Springs is used to seeing visitors from all over including Australia, but it seems to play host to many Canadians who head down south for the winter in their retirement years. These ...2024
  • Morning Flurries: A contract signing, but not THAT one
    • Morning Flurries: A contract signing, but not THAT one
    Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, alongside other interesting storylines across the NHL. All Avalanche Colorado Avalanche Development Camp, 2024 Edition, came to a close yesterday after three days of hard work between prospects and invites to camp. All three days had something interesting to offer, so here are our recaps for Day One, Day Tw...2024
  • • Seattle Kraken’s 3rd Round Options at 2024 Draft
    The clock is certainly ticking now. There are barely two weeks before the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis and his…...2024
  • • Penguins Update: My Goodness, Is Jake Guentzel Terrific
    One of my favorite rock ballads is Don’t Know What You’ve Got (Till It’s Gone) by Cinderella. Along those lines, I’ve been watching the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Rangers and Hurricanes with particular interest. In the battle of Metro heavyweights, one player has stood out to me above the rest. No, not Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, although he’s been outstanding. It’s fo...2024

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  • • What Vince Dunn’s new contract means for Devon Toews
    Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images This move may have shaken up the future of the Avs. Wait, why are we talking about Seattle Kraken defender Vince Dunn?! While we are not our friends over at Davy Jones’ Locker Room covering the Kraken, this recent signing made by their defender could shake up the market in the coming years. Dunn signed an impressive four-year, $7.35 million AAV d...2023
  • • MHH Roundtable: As the Trade Deadline approaches
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Wish lists and predictions As the Colorado Avalanche gear up for the postseason one major hurdle is left to cross and that is what has been on everyone’s mind — the trade deadline. While the Avalanche kicked off the festivities and got the bulk of their shopping done one week prior to the deadline with the Josh Manson and Nico Sturm acquisitions the sta...2022
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  • • Erik Johnson expected to waive his NMC for the expansion draft
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The veteran defender is expected to help out the Colorado Avalanche as they look to keep the core of the team together With the season coming to an end for the Colorado Avalanche last week, general manager Joe Sakic has set his sights towards the offseason. This summer will be a busier one that most given that the Avalanche have a a number of h...2021
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  • • Hurricanes' Wisniewski (knee) out six months
    RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that defenseman James Wisniewski will undergo surgery on his left knee after suffering a torn anterior cru......2015
  • • Alexander Semin to Canadiens: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Pros and Cons of Carolina Hurricanes Trading No. 5 Pick in NHL Draft
    2015
  • • NHL Trade Speculation: 4 Best Fits for Carolina Hurricanes' Jay McClement
    2015
  • • Hurricanes' Murphy out four weeks with leg injury
    RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the Hurricanes defenseman Ryan Murphy has been placed injured reserve. Murphy suffered a leg injury o......2015
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  • • Jay Harrison Trade Opens Floodgates on Carolina Hurricanes' Defensive Rebuilding
    2014
  • • What Andrej Nestrasil Will Add to the Carolina Hurricanes After Waiver Claim
    2014

Timeline

  • 2024
    "Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs."

  • 2023
    "The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension Wednesday through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL playoffs in its second year of existence."

  • 2022
    "Kraken GM Ron Francis on what's gone wrong, plans for the future"

  • 2021
    "Focusing largely on a collection of budget-friendly players who want "to go out and play hard together, and win together," Seattle GM Ron Francis, coach Dave Hakstol and the expansion Kraken selected 30 players on Wednesday night in the expansion draft."

  • 2020
    "Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning 2009: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings 2008: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings 2007: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings 2006: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings 2004: Brad Richards, Tampa Bay Lightning 2003: Alexander Mogilny, Toronto Maple Leafs 2002: Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes 2001: Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche 2000: Pavol Demitra, St."

  • 2019
    "Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, former Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis and ex-Philadelphia Flyers GM Ron Hextall will serve as the management team for Canada’s 2019 world hockey championship squad."

  • 2018
    "Hurricanes seek new general manager after reassigning Ron Francis"

  • 2017
    "Then came the mid-'90s and wins for Sergei Fedorov, Doug Gilmour and Ron Francis, all of them topping the 100 (era-adjusted)-point bar."

  • 2016
    "General manager Ron Francis said Tuesday the deal will pay Rask $4 million per year through 2021-22."

  • 2015
    "Jaromir Jagr of the Florida Panthers tied Ron Francis for fourth on the NHL all-time points list with a goal and assist Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes at BB&T Center."

  • 2014
    "com reporter Terrell Williams had the diagnosis: Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, tonight announced that center Jordan Staal suffered a broken bone in the lower portion of his right leg during the team’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres."

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Ron Francis trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Kraken Defensemen in Contract Years Will Lead to Success in 2024-25
    2024
  • • Morning Flurries: A contract signing, but not THAT one
    2024
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  • • What Vince Dunn’s new contract means for Devon Toews
    2023
  • • Morning Flurries: Nate Clurman signs for another year
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the NHL. All Avalanche Another minuscule piece of business for the Colorado Avalanche before they closed out the month of May in re-signing defenseman Nate Clurman for one more year. The Colorado native doesn’t get much of a raise as he only negotiated $100K in ...2023
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  • • Francis signs to remain Kraken GM through 2026-27
    Ron Francis signed a contract to remain general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, running through the 2026-27 season. The 60-year-old has been Kraken GM since they joined the NHL as an expansion team for the 2021-22 season. Seattle … Continue reading → The post Francis signs to remain Kraken GM through 2026-27 first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2023
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  • Kraken sign GM Francis to 3-year extension
    • Kraken sign GM Francis to 3-year extension
    2023
  • History Made Tonight
    • History Made Tonight
    It isn't often that history is written on the second night of playoff action, but the NHL saw a little history added to one franchise's time capsule. The Seattle Kraken played their first NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs contest tonight, and they were on the road in Denver where they met the Colorado Avalanche. Seattle has added a lot of firsts in their short history to date, but tonight's history came fr...2023
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  • • 2021-22 Player Review: Gavin Bayreuther’s “second stint” with the Blue Jackets was forgettable
    Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Former Seattle Kraken defenseman appeared in over half of the Jackets’ games. Gavin Bayreuther completes the trio of defenseman who rotated in and out of the bottom defensive pairing. He appeared in just over half of the Blue Jackets’ games this season. Not too bad considering pretty much nobody expected him to even be on the team this year. You ...2022
  • • 2022 NHL Trade Deadline Open Thread
    Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Come chat with us as the rumors fly! Welcome to the trade deadline! With our partners at Draft Kings listing the Columbus Blue Jackets as +50,000 to win the Eastern Conference and +100,000 to win the Stanley Cup, the sale should be on. Dale went over the possibilities on his preview on Friday. Teams have until 3 p.m. on Monday to submit their trad...2022
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  • • MHH Roundtable: As the Trade Deadline approaches
    2022

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  • Kraken Disappointed with False Rumor About Hakstol’s Firing
    • Kraken Disappointed with False Rumor About Hakstol’s Firing
    The post Kraken Disappointed with False Rumor About Hakstol’s Firing appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. On Wednesday, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis refuted reports from Emily Kaplan that there were important names on the Kraken roster who told management they wouldn’t want to keep playing for the Kraken if head coach Dave Hakstol returned. The belief was, as a result of tho...2024
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  • • Hurricanes’ Ron Francis Trade Tree With Maple Leafs
    If you have ever glanced at the all-time stats for the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, you will recognize the same player sits atop all three lists. Ron Francis is unique in…...2023
  • • What Vince Dunn’s new contract means for Devon Toews
    2023
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  • An Unstoppable Creature
    • An Unstoppable Creature
    It seems quite apparent that the Seattle Kraken aren't going to go quietly back to the depths of the sea in any game or round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kraken, who earned their spot in the dance as a wild card team, shocked the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a seven-game defeat, leading them to a second-round series with the Dallas Stars. Dallas, who plays mo...2023
  • • History Made Tonight
    2023
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  • • Kraken Look to Sustain Strong Team Play in Push to Playoffs
    Coming out of the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, there were two main discussion points for the Seattle Kraken. One, how general manager (GM) Ron Francis stood pat and didn’t make…...2023
  • • 2021-22 Player Review: Gavin Bayreuther’s “second stint” with the Blue Jackets was forgettable
    2022
  • • MHH Roundtable: As the Trade Deadline approaches
    2022
  • • 2021 NHL Expansion Draft: Seattle Kraken select Gavin Bayreuther from the Columbus Blue Jackets
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images The surprise pick was a pending UFA This will be your open thread for discussing tonight’s expansion draft festivities and tomorrow’s post-draft trades and signings. Remember that we can expect a number of trades over the next day, as Seattle flips some players they have chosen for other assets. We will also learn about what side deals were made t...2021
  • • MHH Roundtable: Avalanche preparing for the offseason
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images A lot of decisions on the horizon in a busy July As the Stanley Cup Finals and 2020-21 season are wrapping up the Colorado Avalanche are looking ahead to a busy month ahead which will comprise the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, NHL entry draft and finally the start of free agency on July 28th. Who from the Avalanche will get selected by Sea...2021

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  • • My Ten Favorite Penguins of All-Time: Part 2
    2024
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  • • A Manitoban In Palm Springs
    2024
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  • • Morning Flurries - Fighting and Franchise Altering Trades
    Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images It has been 25 years since “the trade” and about 30 seconds since Evander Kane started beef with someone... It’s December already? It’s hard to believe time passes as quickly as it does, but in the case of 2020, we can forgive it for trying to be brief. However, this means time may be running out to plan and execute a 2020-21 season. Check out ...2020
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  • • Beware of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2016-17 If They Can Find a Hot Goaltender
    2016
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  • • Around the Rink: No Doubt the NHL Is in a Golden Age of Young Talent
    2016
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  • • Cam Ward Re-Signs with Hurricanes: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Joe Pavelksi's Puck-Tipping Prowess Could Pay Big Dividends Against Penguins
    2016
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  • • Up to Dater: Auston Matthews' Unorthodox Audition to Be No. 1 in 2016 NHL Draft
    2015
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  • • Free-Agent Options Remain for Carolina Hurricanes After Patient Start to July
    2015
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  • • NHL Rumors: Latest Trade Rumblings and Updates from Around the League
    2014

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  • • Hurricanes reach 2-way deals with 4 restricted free agents
    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with four of their restricted free agents to one-year, two-way contracts. General manager Ron Francis on Thursday announced the deals with forwards Brendan Woods and Brody Sutter an......2016
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  • • Hurricanes, Victor Rask agree to 6-year, $24 million deal
    RALEIGH, N.C. - Centre Victor Rask and the Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a six-year contract worth $24 million. General manager Ron Francis said Tuesday the deal will pay Rask $4 million per year through 2021-22. Rask was a restricted fr......2016
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  • • Hurricanes open free agency by giving Stalberg 1-year deal
    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Viktor Stalberg to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. General manager Ron Francis announced the Swede's signing Friday, about 90 minutes after the NHL's free agency period start......2016
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  • • Hurricanes buy out final year of D Wisniewski's deal
    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have bought out the final year of veteran defenceman James Wisniewski's contract. General manager Ron Francis announced the move Thursday. The 32-year-old Wisniewski was to make $3 million this comin......2016
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  • • Hurricanes hire Samuelsson to coach AHL team in Charlotte
    RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have hired veteran NHL defenceman Ulf Samuelsson to coach their AHL affiliate in Charlotte. General manager Ron Francis announced Samuelsson's hiring Monday. The 52-year-old Samuelsson and Francis we......2016
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  • • Carolina RW Nestrasil out for season with broken vertebra
    RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes right winger Andrej Nestrasil will miss the rest of the season with a broken vertebra. General manager Ron Francis said Tuesday that Nestrasil broke the vertebra Feb. 25 in a loss at Toronto, but not provid......2016
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  • Kraken GM Ron Francis on what's gone wrong, plans for the future
    • Kraken GM Ron Francis on what's gone wrong, plans for the future
    The inaugural season of the NHL's newest franchise hasn't gone as well as some hoped. The man in charge checks in on the short-, medium- and long-term plans....2022
  • Kraken GM backs coach, goalie despite struggles
    • Kraken GM backs coach, goalie despite struggles
    Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis supports coach Dave Hakstol and goaltender Philipp Grubauer despite the team's rough start to the season....2022
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  • • A Manitoban In Palm Springs
    2024
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  • • Penguins Update: My Goodness, Is Jake Guentzel Terrific
    2024
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  • • Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis leaves open possibility of changes after team misses playoffs
    SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs....2024
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  • • Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes
    2024
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  • • What Vince Dunn’s new contract means for Devon Toews
    2023
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  • • Kraken sign GM Francis to 3-year extension
    2023
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  • Kraken pleased but not satisfied with playoff run
    • Kraken pleased but not satisfied with playoff run
    Getting to the playoffs and making a run in Seattle's second season in existence has left GM Ron Francis and his players pleased but not satisfied....2023
  • Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run
    • Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run
    2023
  • • An Unstoppable Creature
    2023
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  • • History Made Tonight
    2023
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Ron Francis rumors, scandals

  • • Around the Rink: No Doubt the NHL Is in a Golden Age of Young Talent
    2016
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  • • Cam Ward Re-Signs with Hurricanes: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Kris Versteeg to Hurricanes: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
  • • Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Why Your Favorite, Terrible Team Should Not Be Tanking
    2015
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  • • NHL Trade Speculation: 4 Best Fits for Carolina Hurricanes' Jay McClement
    2015
  • • NHL Rumors: Latest Trade Rumblings and Updates from Around the League
    2014
  • • What Winless October Means for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Rest of the NHL
    2014
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