I think you always hope you can play forever, but you always realize that time will come... I was fortunate I was able to make a decision, move on and do it comfortably.
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If that happens, I certainly want a picture of all of us for my own wall,Ron Francis
I think every team heads into the season believing they have a chance, and certainly we're no different here, ... And I think our experience two years ago shows that it's certainly possible. And look at Anaheim last year. Nobody picked them to have a chance and yet they got there. I think we're certainly capable of doing that. I think our team is ready to get back to the level where we were two years ago.
Ron Francis
If it comes that the four of us are wearing a jacket at the same time, that's certainly a picture I'd love to have in my rec room.
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He's like me ...only he can skate, ... When you come in the league everyone is always trying to put a label on you to compare you to someone. I know when I broke in the comparison that I heard was to Jean Beliveau. There are always going to be expectations when you get drafted as high as he did, but you'll see him develop his own unique style over time. Most guys find their own niche and their own way of making their career. I think there is no question that he is going to play in the NHL and be very successful.
Ron Francis
To all the players I had the chance to play with over my career, I thank you for all your hard work and dedication, your friendship, and for making this entire experience one I thoroughly enjoyed. To all my opponents over the years, I always had the utmost respect for your talents and how you competed every night. To the equipment guys and medical staffs, I thank you for all the hours you quietly put in to make sure that the players have the best opportunity to do their jobs well.
Ron Francis
All week, I wasn't sure how it was going to go, how I was going to react. I had a lot of sleepless nights leading up to tonight. It was kind of a remarkable feeling. ... When I went out on to the ice, I had to hold it together and get through it. It was a fun night.
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