Ron Francis

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OVERRATEDBeing UnderratedLast spring, every media outlet in North America—from the Hamilton Spectator to Fort Lauderdale's Sun-Sentinel—called Carolina Hurricanes captain Ron Francis the most underrated player in...

Ron Francis begins '02-03 having played in 1,569 games, 46 behind Larry Murphy for second place and 198 behind Gordie Howe.