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Dallas Stars Fire Pete DeBoer After Third Straight Conference Final Exit

Jim Nill said widespread criticism of DeBoer’s benching of Jake Oettinger in Game 5 highlighted the need for fresh leadership to drive toward the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.

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Overview

  • The Stars announced Friday that they fired head coach Pete DeBoer after three consecutive seasons ending in Western Conference Final defeats, most recently a five-game loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
  • DeBoer compiled a 149–68–29 record over three regular seasons, secured playoff berths each year and captured the Central Division title in 2024 without advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.
  • Critics pointed to DeBoer’s decision to pull starting goalie Jake Oettinger just seven minutes into Game 5 after giving up two goals as a pivotal misstep.
  • Dallas reshaped its roster this season by acquiring forward Mikko Rantanen in March as part of a concerted effort to contend for its first championship since 1999.
  • General manager Jim Nill emphasized the need for a new voice in the locker room and will now begin the search for DeBoer’s successor with one year remaining on the former coach’s contract.