How Trading Ron Francis To Toronto In 2004 Helped Carolina Win The Stanley Cup | NHL Trade Trees

Steve Dangle takes a look back at the 2004 deadline deal which saw the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Ron Francis from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 4th round pick. Find out how that fourth round pick may have helped the Carolina Hurricanes win the 2006 Stanley cup and where the assets involved are today!

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[SirZapdos]

If the name Brock McGinn sounds familiar, he scored the OT goal in game 7 against Washington in last year's first round on a pass from Justin Williams. Rod Brind'Amour was their head coach.

[martinbernier]

So, is it a stretch to say that the Leafs got beaten by David Ayers this year partly because of that trade sixteen years ago??? 🤔

[eugenechiu]

Fun Fact: James Reimer is top 10 in shutouts in Sharks history despite playing only 8 games for them.

[HockeyPwnsBaseball]

I was devastated when we traded Francis, but I can't complain about the result. I just wish he could've won a Cup with us

[dremin]

I’m surprised Steve didn’t squeal like a schoolgirl at the James Reimer pick

[jacksonallen]

As a cans fan, this was awesome. I felt like I was finishing Steve’s sentences the whole time

[daftpunked]

Ron Francis was most certainly the face of the whalers in the 80's. 5 times he lead them in scoring and 9 times in would say he was their best player. Also, upon his return to the franchise, now in Carolina, he was 1st or 2nd in scoring 4 straight seasons!

[WARPATH_]

Your trade trees are the only thing keeping me alive right now! 🤣

[jameskreisler]

Ronnie Francis deserved to be on that 2006 team, he did so much for that franchise.

[nicksojka]

As a Canes fan who was in preschool when the trade (and the Cup run) happened, this video was very informative.

[brianmiddleton]

If James Reimer was still on the Leafs when Mathews came to town, would he have given up 34?

[petervenier]

Keep them coming. This is fun to watch.

[benwilliams]

Don't forget that Ginner is an elite penalty killer, I could watch him do it all day

[TheRockMusicChannel]

This is one of the most amazing trade trees ever Steve. Love these 🏒🏒🏒🏒!!

[Krokodilius]

cam ward: won the conn smythe (wait 14 years) nothing else happened.

[Unmatched]

I'm just discovering this trade tree topic, I am thoroughly enjoying it for my hockey fix!

[TheVinylBroadcaster]

Steve, just admit it.
The Canes are your second favorite team. :-D

[shandomassey]

This was a really good one. Not as many pieces, but described so very well.

[ssvoogel]

Can't believe he talked about a goalie in a Leafs-Hurricanes related video and did not mention David Ayres

[iankennedy]

I love McGinn and Reimer, I had no clue the Francis trade helped us acquire them. Absolutely love this series