Tag: Ron Francis

Video and Quotes: A Look at the Hurricanes Deadline

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis admitted that he was a bit nervous at his first trade deadline, but was "comfortable with what they were able to accomplish. Chip Alexander: Francis said he wasn't really close to re-signing Andrej Sekera…

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NHL Rumors: Miller, Blues, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Ryan Miller on what his next few days and weeks will be like: “I don’t know,” he said. “Just have to take them as they come now. I guess I’m free to…

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Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…

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Morning Hits: FLyers, RNH, Hall, Weiss, Carter, Goalie pads and Karmanos

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers are hoping that a team will call them in the next couple weeks looking for a defenseman. They would like to shed some salary. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said that Ryan…

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Bergeron’s status still unknown … Hurricanes off-season notes … Devils coaching candidates … Some Flyers goalie options

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Patrice Bergeron skated with the Bruins strength and conditioning coach yesterday before practice. He did some work with the team, so there may be hope that he can go tonight. He took part in…

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