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Hurricanes add retired Williams as special adviser to GM

Associated Press

In this Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Washington. After two points in his first 15 games, Washington Capitals winger Justin Williams has nine goals and eight assists in his past 22 and has &quot;still got it,&quot; according to Alex Ovechkin, (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File0 **FILE**

Hurricanes’ Justin Williams retires as 3-time Stanley Cup champion

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal with teammates Sami Vatanen (45), Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Justin Williams (14) during the second period against the New York Rangers in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Aho leads Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Rangers in NHL’s return

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, tries to score while Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) and goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Williams’ shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Canucks, 4-3

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas (88), of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Williams scores twice, Hurricanes defeat Jets 4-1

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams, center, plays the puck in front of New York Islanders' Tom Kuhnhackl, left, of Germany, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Williams returns, gets shootout goal in Hurricanes’ win

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams faces reporters during a media availability in Boston. Justin Williams is back with the Carolina Hurricanes. The question now is how long it will take him to be ready for game action. The 38-year-old former captain said Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, he isn’t sure exactly when he’ll be ready to play, though he has been skating and working out in hopes of easing the transition back to the ice after he stepped away from the sport last fall. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Back with Carolina, Williams has work ahead to be game-ready

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton, right, is congratulated by defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) following Hamilton's overtime goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes beat Flyers in OT, bring back Justin Williams

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams talks with reporters during an NHL hockey media availability in Boston. Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season. The 37-year-old forward said in a statement Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, that he will “step away” from the sport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Canes need to fill leadership void after Williams steps away

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) shakes hands with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, after Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 4-3 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Justin Williams, former Capital, to ‘step away’ from hockey but isn’t retiring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams talks with reporters during an NHL hockey media availability in Boston. Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season. The 37-year-old forward said in a statement Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, that he will “step away” from the sport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Carolina’s Williams to ‘step away’ from NHL to start season

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) takes the puck from New York Islanders' Josh Bailey (12) while Hurricanes' Justin Faulk (27) looks on at rear during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes sweep Islanders with 5-2 victory in Game 4

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen, right, of Finland, scores against New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, while Islanders Anders Lee defends at right during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-2, take 3-0 series lead

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with right wing Nino Niederreiter, right, left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86), of Finland, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals in 2OT in Game 7

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally for the Washington Capitals in celebration of winning the Stanley Cup, in Washington. In previous playoffs, a Game 7 at home would've been a &quot;Here we go again&quot; moment of worry for the Washington Capitals. But after exorcising some demons and winning the Stanley Cup last year, the Capitals hope things really are different this time when they host the pesky Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 on Wednesday night, April 24, 2019.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Defending champion Caps face ‘Mr. Game 7’ and the Hurricanes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) and goaltender Braden Holtby (70) battle for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Williams ready for Canes’ 1st home playoff game in a decade

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, takes a shot in goal as Carolina Hurricanes' Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Champion Capitals face fresh-faced Hurricanes in 1st round

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) and Edmonton Oilers' Tobias Rieder (22) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. The Hurricanes have done plenty of unusual things this season, and here is one more: They are preparing for their first playoff series in a decade. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

‘Jerk’ Hurricanes surge into 1st playoff series since 2009

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ old friend Justin Williams becomes the enemy in Hurricanes series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21), of Switzerland, celebrates with Brock McGinn (23) and Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, after Niederreiter scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Carolina Hurricanes sweep season series, beating Preds 5-3

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press