startribune.com - 4/12/2009
—
WILD INSIDER Jacques Lemaire made it official Saturday night: The only coach the Wild has ever known is stepping down, although he also said he still loves coaching and is not retiring.
sports.yahoo.com - 4/13/2009
—
sports.yahoo.com —
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 ...
(more)
Lemaire bids adieu to Wild, as franchise reaches crossroads
blogs2.startribune.com - 4/12/2009
—
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
hockeywilderness.com - 4/12/2009
—
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
Comments
Blog Reactions
Empty Netter Assists - 4-12-09
Empty Netters —
... -After the game, Wild coach Jacques Lemaire announced his resignation. He was the first and only coach in Wild history. ...
Wild Players Had Issues With Lemaire
KK Hockey —
... huddle Thursday, one veteran actually cursed at him in front of his teammates. Players were disenchanted he didn’t use Marian Gaborik on a 4-on-3 overtime power play in a must-win vs. Vancouver on March 31. In Dallas in March, players were furious the coaching staff took the bus back to the hotel while a dozen of them were left at the arena. He has been in a rift with 20-year-old James Sheppard, one that came to a head in February when Sheppard asked Lemaire to loosen his grip. much more Filed in: ...
Sunday’s Must-Read Stories
IllegalCurve.com —
... Marian Hossa should be back in the Wings lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs.
The Oilers fans can now be saved from a frustrating season, as it came to an end last night.
George Richards of the Miami Herald says Jacques Martin’s job is safe.
The Kings players wouldn’t mind a scoring left winger, now Dean Lombardi has to go out and get one.
Jacques Lemaire is stepping down as coach of the Wild, Michael Russo has the details.
Larry Brooks takes issue with many things in his ...
Lemaire bids adieu to Wild, as franchise reaches crossroads
Puck Daddy —
... William Hurt in a movie with Ben Stein.) Constantine spoke about the vacancy last night, according to The Third Intermission: Constantine -- "My life is such a one-day-at-a-time thing, and that is really not a concern of mine right now. That is a concern for other people. My job right now is to get this team (Aeros) ready to play every day, and I have never had a problem staying on task, so I will just stay on task." Russo's best work in the article is in explaining why Lemaire's time may have needed to end: ...
Related Content
Lemaire says he will look for another job in hockey
tsn.ca 4/12/2009 — Jacques Lemaire announced he would not coach the Minnesota Wild next season, but not that his coaching career was over reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune."I think it's time for the players to get a new coach and myself to look for other stuff," ...
Lemaire done, So Sayth Russo
hockeywilderness.com 4/12/2009 — Lemaire done, So Sayth Russo
Jacques Lemaire has called it quits as the bench boss of the Minnesota Wild. He waited until after the FSN cameras had shut down for the night, leaving Russo to get us the news.
More to follow from Russo tomorrow in the StarTrib, so watch for that.
...
Jacques Lemaire retrospective and last press conference
hockeywilderness.com 4/13/2009 —
More photos »
by Bruce Bisping - AP
about 1 hour ago:
Outgoing Minnesota Wild Head Coach Jacques Lemaire laughed as General Manager Doug Risebrough told stories of first meeting Lemaire and ...
NHL Insider: Lemaire calls it quits in Minnesota - 04/11/2009
nhl.com 4/13/2009 — After eight seasons, Jacques Lemaire is ready to move on. Following Saturday's 6-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, the Minnesota Wild coach announced he will not return in that capacity for the 2009-10 season. The Wild did ...
Boring hockey ends in Minny as Lemaire quits
thesportscorner.ca 4/12/2009 — After eight seasons as coach of the Minnesota Wild, Jacques Lemaire has called it quits, much to the delight of well, the rest of the league. Maybe now, fans and players won’t have to suffer through the boring trap style or the put-opponents-to-sleep tactics of the Wild. Can we get ...
Patrick Reusse: From start, Lemaire set tone for Wild
hockeywilderness.com 4/13/2009 — Patrick Reusse: From start, Lemaire set tone for Wild
The actions of the Minnesota Wild's hockey operation have been less than impressive in recent years. President/GM Doug Risebrough and his lackeys have made conspicuous blunders in the draft, they have missed as often as they have hit ...
Sun-Sentinel: Former Wild coach Jacques Lemaire talking to Panthers?
litterboxcats.com 5/11/2009 — Sun-Sentinel: Former Wild coach Jacques Lemaire talking to Panthers?
Could be, and most certainly in nothing more than an advisory role, according to Steve Gorten:
I called up Lemaire today and asked about his interest in joining the Panthers as a consultant, similar to a role Scotty ...
Mr. Lemaire, Thanks for the Memories —
Bleacher Report - NHL 4/12/2009
At times like these, a lot of Wild fans will be quick to thank the stars above that Jacques Lemaire will not be the coach of the Minnesota Wild next year. Some will look at this last season and feel that all or most of the blame lies with ...
