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Lemaire bids adieu to Wild, as franchise reaches crossroads
Lemaire bids adieu to Wild, as franchise reaches crossroads
Jacques Lemaire, who stepped down last night as the only bench boss the Minnesota Wild have ever known, is a brilliant coach. To that point, there can be no debate. He's one of the smartest hockey men alive; he demands excellence; and with the right mix of personnel and chemistry, he's taken ...
Lemaire coaches final game; Wild 6, Blue Jackets 3
blogs2.startribune.com — Jacques Lemaire, the only coach the Wild’s ever known, has coached his final game with the Wild.... With clear signs before the game that Lemaire was indeed done, Lemaire finally confirmed it after the Wild’s 6-3 win. “I think it’s time for ... (more) Lemaire coaches final game; Wild 6, Blue Jackets 3
More Details on Lemaire, More Questions
More Details on Lemaire, More Questions
hockeywilderness.com — More photos » by Ann Heisenfelt - AP about 10 hours ago: ** FILE **In this Sept.... 19, 2006 file photo, Minnesota Wild head coach Jacques Lemaire watches his team as they play the Detroit Red Wings ... (more) More Details on Lemaire, More Questions
Minnesota Wild coaching search
Minnesota Wild coaching search
hockeywilderness.com — More photos » by Bruce Bisping - AP 1 day ago: Outgoing Minnesota Wild Head Coach Jacques... Lemaire at a news conference in St.Paul, Minn., on Monday, April 13, 2009, thanked his assistant coaches, ... (more) Minnesota Wild coaching search
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The Daily Roundup for 4/13
Die By The Blade — ... The NHL playoff schedule has been announced.  It looks as if the Bruins/Canadiens series and the Devils/Hurricanes series are going to be the lucky losers when it comes to playoff coverage. A few really good Sabres season recaps from the Goose's Roost and Top Shelf.  Jacques Lemaire has stepped down as head coach of the Minnesota Wild.  A few more thoughts from Lindy on coaching Team Canada during the World Championships.

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Wild are getting ready to say goodbye to the only coach they've ever known. Jacques Lemaire is stepping down after eight seasons behind the bench. He made the announcement after a 6-3 victory over Columbus in t...
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Lemaire says Wild better off without him (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 4/13/2009
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Lemaire says Wild will be better off without himThe Seattle Times: Sports 4/13/2009
By all accounts, the Minnesota Wild would have been far less successful with someone other than Jacques Lemaire behind the bench.
Lemaire says Wild will be better off without himBoston.com -- Hockey news 4/13/2009
By all accounts, the Minnesota Wild would have been far less successful with someone other than Jacques Lemaire behind the bench.