RALEIGH, NC – Carolina Hurricanes Executive Vice President and General Manager Ron Francis will be available to the media today, July 1, at 2 p.m., in the fourth floor conference room at PNC Arena. Media are welcome to arrive any time after noon, and lunch will be served.

Francis will answer questions regarding the opening of the National Hockey League’s free-agent signing period, as well as the team’s development camp which concludes today with the Summerfest Celebration at PNC Arena.

Media with any questions regarding today’s availability with Francis can reach out to Mike Sundheim or Kyle Hanlin.