Warden
March 9th, 2004, 11:20 AM
Carolina captain Ron Francis waived his no-trade clause and was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old Francis, in his 23rd season, ranks fourth in NHL history in career points and second in assists.
The Hurricanes received the Maple Leafs' fourth-round draft pick in 2005.
Francis said Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford began talking to him about waiving his no-trade clause Monday, and he told the team he was willing to consider a move Tuesday morning.
The 41-year-old Francis, in his 23rd season, ranks fourth in NHL history in career points and second in assists.
The Hurricanes received the Maple Leafs' fourth-round draft pick in 2005.
Francis said Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford began talking to him about waiving his no-trade clause Monday, and he told the team he was willing to consider a move Tuesday morning.