The Hockey News: Headlines: Florida GM Jacques Martin signs long-term deal with Panthers

Florida GM Jacques Martin signs long-term deal with Panthers

Jacques Martin gestures as he speaks during a news conference Monday, April 7, 2008, in Sunrise, Fla. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wilfredo Lee

2008-05-16 13:20:00

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers are locking up general manager Jacques Martin to a long-term deal.

The NHL team announced Friday the two sides have reached an agreement for Martin to remain as GM through the 2011-12 season.

Martin, 55, joined the Panthers organization four years ago as head coach and assumed general manager duties on Sept. 3, 2006. He has previously worked as a head coach with the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues.

The Panthers were 11th in the Eastern Conference this season with a 38-35-9 record.

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Kevin Posted
(2009-04-30 06:19:10)

I Know we all enjoy making fun of the leafs and how theyr're run, but this move just prooves why the panthers are without a doubt the worst organisation in the national hockey league. period.