[Lefty Noob]

According to the Associated Press, "Galvanized by an influx of talent and experience added to the roster in the offseason, Jacques Lemaire signed a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday to remain the coach of the Minnesota Wild... Lemaire, who has led the Wild since their inaugural season in 2000, was in the final year of his deal. Terms of the new contract were not disclosed."

Given the great start that Minnesota is off to this season, is it any surprise that team brass wants to keep Coach Lemaire around?

[ThePundit]

Not at all. The guy is a stanley cup winning coach and was one as a player.