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Risebrough Out In Minnesota
by Paul on 04/16/09 at 01:14 PM ET
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from Russo’s Rants,
(Craig) Leipold was said to have agonized over the decision but decided, in the final analysis, that a change in direction was called for.
Here’s the memo from the team:
Minnesota Wild Owner, Craig Leipold, announced today that the organization will not renew the contract of President and General Manager, Doug Risebrough, beyond the 2008-2009 season....
Update 2:48pm ET: From the Pioneer Press --
I’ve got just three words for Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold:
Bring back Jacques.
Not as the coach. Jacques Lemaire, he’s been there. He’s done that.
Now that Leipold has fired Doug Risebrough, the Wild have an opening for a president and general manager.
That’s the job for Lemaire.
Update 3:36pm ET: From John Shipley at the Pioneer Press:
Asked if he’d be interested in the general manager job, Lemaire said, “No, no, no, no. I wouldn’t look at it. We had a good thing there, that’s it.”
Lemaire said he doesn’t question Leipold’s decision to fire Risebrough, but added he doesn’t see the reason for it.
“Not myself,” he said, “but I was involved in it. When you’re involved in it, you see what you’re trying to do. We were going through tough times, but everybody does, and you keep working.
Update 3:38pm ET: More thoughts on a replacement from Bob McKenzie at TSN.
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Ah, Leipold. Do you have the ability to screw up two franchises?
Posted by Predneck from Hicktown on 04/16/09 at 12:34 PM ET
What will this mean for the Gaborik talks then? Will a new GM be more apt to overpay him to keep him? Or will he just look to start new and build his own team?
If the Wild get a new coach with a more offensive outlook, Gaborik might WANT to stay.
Posted by Kstewy16 on 04/16/09 at 01:04 PM ET
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And now we know why Lemaire went away quietly....
Posted by Primis on 04/16/09 at 12:21 PM ET