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Post by franko on Sept 14, 2005 12:38:32 GMT -5
RON FRANICS ENDS HIS 23-YEAR CAREER TORONTO (September 14, 2005) – Ron Francis, a 23-year veteran with the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Toronto Maple Leafs announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League. Francis, 42, a 4-time NHL All-Star (1983, 1985, 1990, 1996) appeared in a total of 1,731 NHL games (which ranks him 3rd on the all-time list). His stellar career also included 549 goals (19th), 1,249 assists (2nd, behind Wayne Gretzky), and 1,798 total points (4th). NHLPA
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Sept 14, 2005 14:04:26 GMT -5
A class act all the way. The most under-rated forward of his generation—by fans and media, not by other players or coaches and GMs. First ballot Hall of Famer.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 14, 2005 14:28:50 GMT -5
A class act all the way. The most under-rated forward of his generation—by fans and media, not by other players or coaches and GMs. First ballot Hall of Famer. I trust all the veterans who are retiring this month will thank Bob Goodenow for helping them sit out a year to get a better contract without a cap or linkage to revenue. |
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Post by mic on Sept 14, 2005 14:56:57 GMT -5
A class act all the way. The most under-rated forward of his generation—by fans and media, not by other players or coaches and GMs. First ballot Hall of Famer. I trust all the veterans who are retiring this month will thank Bob Goodenow for helping them sit out a year to get a better contract without a cap or linkage to revenue. Most of them were already on their last leg before the lock-out. By the way, they can thank Goodenow for all their previous contract. Francis, Stevens, McInnis all got huge contracts in the post 1994 years. So, I think that they indeed thank Goodenow for their nice paychecks. Francis had a great career. He was a key member of two Stanley Cup teams and a great leader and as such deserves great respect. Obviously a futur Hall of Famer. |
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Post by Forum Ghost on Sept 14, 2005 15:03:45 GMT -5
A class act all the way. The most under-rated forward of his generation—by fans and media, not by other players or coaches and GMs. First ballot Hall of Famer. Yup. This guy defined the word "class". It's sad to see him and the other legends go, but it was a treat to see them play. The 2008 HOF selection commitee is going to have a hell of a time excluding one of MacInnis, Stevens, Messier or Francis. |
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Post by franko on Sept 14, 2005 17:52:34 GMT -5
The 2008 HOF selection commitee is going to have a hell of a time excluding one of MacInnis, Stevens, Messier or Francis. Won't be a problem -- Mess will get a "bye" and an automatic entry. Of the group I appreciate Stevens the most because I dislike Lindros the most . . . I'd have taken any of them on my team. |
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