Hurricanes name Justin Williams special advisor to GM

"Mr. Game 7" is now "Mr. Front Office."

The Carolina Hurricanes hired Justin Williams as an advisor to general manager Don Waddell, the GM announced Friday.

Williams retired as a player in October. He spent eight of his 19 seasons with the Hurricanes, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2006 before claiming a title with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014. He earned the Conn Smythe Trophy in the latter campaign.

The 39-year-old served as Carolina's captain in 2018-19 during his second stint with the club. Williams first suited up for the Hurricanes from 2003-09 before rejoining them for his final three seasons. He took a break from the league to start 2019-20 but returned to suit up for 20 games.

Williams is one of only nine players in NHL history to notch 100 goals and win a championship with two different franchises.

The former winger collected 320 goals and 477 assists over 1,264 regular-season contests, adding 41 markers and 61 helpers in 162 playoff games.