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Dallas Stars Part Ways With Pete DeBoer After Third Straight West Final Exit

GM Jim Nill called for a fresh voice to drive the Stars toward a Stanley Cup with the team evaluating internal coaching candidates

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Overview

  • Pete DeBoer was dismissed June 6 with one year remaining on his contract after guiding Dallas to three consecutive Western Conference Finals without reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
  • Criticism of DeBoer’s decision to pull goalie Jake Oettinger early in Game 5 of the West final against Edmonton played a key role in the firing.
  • Over three seasons in Dallas, DeBoer amassed a 149-68-29 regular-season record and a 29-27 mark in the playoffs.
  • Multiple reports pointed to growing strain between DeBoer and team leaders as a factor in the front office’s decision.
  • The Stars are set to consider internal candidates, notably AHL Texas Stars coach Neil Graham, in their search for a new head coach.