Francis brings perspective to Canes' GM role

Longtime player agent Rick Curran, who represents a number of key Canes, offers his opinion on the Canes' promotion of Ron Francis into the general manager position.

“I think because of his work ethic, the roles he played on the team in management and the experience he has gained, he will do a terrific job,” said Curran, via The News & Observer. “Former players like Ron may not have a formal business education but they’re astute people who were leaders on their hockey clubs, had success in their careers and recognize where that success came from.

“They certainly would not be a general manager if they did not have good business acumen and a good education of the business side. And Ron Francis learned from one of the best in the business in Jim Rutherford.”

In terms of the perspective Francis will bring, Curran noted, “I think when you have a general manager who was a former player, they have a good feel for what you’re trying to accomplish on the behalf of your player.”

Source: Chip Alexander, News & Observer