The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that they are replacing Ron Francis as general manager. Francis will be retained as the president of hockey operations. The team will conduct a search for a new GM, according to new owner Tom Dundon.
"I feel that a change in direction is needed when it comes to hockey personnel decisions," Dundon said in a statement.
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Hearing rumblings of potential Ron Francis move to a higher position within the Carolina Hurricanes Organization and out of the role as GM.