Jay Pandolfo’s name had been bandied about earlier this offseason as eight NHL franchises, including the Bruins, searched for new head coaches. But the Boston University men’s hockey coach, who played four seasons with the Terriers before signing with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, doesn’t appear eager to leave BU any time soon.

Already under contract for next season, Pandolfo on Wednesday agreed to a multiyear extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I’ve said that choosing to play at Boston University was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and the same is true about coming back here to coach,” Pandolfo said in a statement released by the school. “It’s been an absolute honor to be the head coach at BU and I’m excited for the future of our program.”