Jim Montgomery is pulling out of the race.

The University of Denver coach has removed his name from consideration to become the next head coach of the Florida Panthers, Montgomery told The Denver Post on Friday.

Montgomery had a second interview with the Panthers last month but has decided to remain with Denver, which he led to the NCAA championship this season. The 47-year-old has spent the past three seasons with Denver.

"My family and I are very happy here," Montgomery told Mike Chambers of the Post.

Montgomery's NHL playing career concluded in 2002 after stints with St. Louis, Philadelphia, Montreal, San Jose, and Dallas.

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