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But players hasn't flocked to Minnesota because Jacques Lemaire's coaching style — while successful — wasn't fun to play and the Wild have seemed stuck in neutral.

10 offseason moves that would make sense 2009

He seems like a perfect fit to provide some offensive flair for a team looking to go in a different direction after years of Jacques Lemaire's defensive system.

2009 NHL mock draft, first round 2009

The Devils had a strong regular season, but Lemaire's departure and Philadelphia's regular-season and playoff dominance vs. the Devils should give Lamoriello food for thought.

Offseason plans: Some should tinker, others need overhaul 2010

According to Out Sports, one of Lemaire's teammates "made homophobic comments in front of a TV camera" in May 2009, which led to Lemaire taking a sabbatical from the club.

Yoann Lemaire, Gay Soccer Player, Rejected By Team 2010

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Jacques Lemaire's last game with the Minnesota Wild may also be the final one for star forward Marian Gaborik.

USATODAY.com 2008

The Wild, who have beaten Lemaire's former team only once in eight tries since they joined the league in 2000, followed the coach's orders and peppered Brodeur with shots.

USATODAY.com 2007

Brian Rolston had two goals for the Wild, who were outshot 29-18 and were caught out of blue-line position too many times for Lemaire's liking.

USATODAY.com 2007

After three seasons in Lemaire's job share, Manny Fernandez emerged this winter as the favorite and bumped former All-Star Dwayne Roloson to a backup role.

USATODAY.com - Wild trade G Roloson to Oilers for first-round pick 2006

They have been on coach Jacques Lemaire's staff since the Wild made its debut in 2000-01. ...

USATODAY.com - Hockey - Minnesota vs. Phoenix 2006

The 2000 Devils may be a special case because Lemaire's teams were, by and large, a little tedious to watch years before that.

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