Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much of its existence, legends still emerged. With the announcement that the Carolina Hurricanes will wear the revered Whalers colors and logo as their Reverse Retro jersey for the upcoming season, it’s time to look at a starting lineup of the greatest players ever to put it on. Center: Ron Francis, 1981-1991 (1998-2004 in Carolina) When nostalgic fans think back on Whalers’ history, Ron Francis is usually the first player to come…