TORONTO — Maples Leafs coach Ron Wilson has gotten his Christmas wish.Two days after hinting on Twitter of his desire for a new contract, Wilson says the team has given him an extension." 'He came! He came!' Remember saying that as a little kid? Well he did: I got a new Red Ryder BB gun and a contract extension!" Wilson tweeted Sunday morning.The team did not immediately respond to an email seeking confirmation. Wilson tweeted Friday that what he wanted for Christmas was a new contract from general manager Brian Burke."This Xmas could be better if Santa stuffs a certain piece of paper in my stocking. What could that be?" Wilson posted on his Twitter account.The 56-year-old Wilson is in the final season of a four-year contract. The Leafs are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 40 points. Toronto has not made the playoffs in three previously seasons under Wilson, who is 119-120-42 with the Leafs.
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