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Article: No arm-twisting; Lemaire agrees to contract extension.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- February 4, 2003
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Byline: Tom Jones; Staff Writer
Wild General Manager Doug Risebrough created a buzz around the NHL three years ago when he lured Jacques Lemaire away from the golf courses and coziness of retirement in Florida to coach an expansion team.
It took far less energy to persuade Lemaire to sign on the dotted line a second time. The only real surprise would have been if he didn't agree to stick around a few more seasons.
Lemaire, buoyed by the rapid development of the third-year team and the thrill of being in playoff contention, agreed to a multiyear contact extension that could be officially announced as soon as today. Terms were not disclosed, but Lemaire is expected ...