Jacques Lemaire (Hockey. Born, LaSalle, P.Q., Sept. 7, 1945.) Considered by many the coach who turned the talented Devils into a serious playoff threat, Jacques Lemaire was hired by general manager Lou Lamoriello June 28, 1993. While the Devils had been a frequent playoff team (advancing to the semifinals in 1988), Lemaire, who imposed a […]
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