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Dallas Stars Set to Rehire Glen Gulutzan as Head Coach

The organization plans to announce the move this week with a mandate to build a fresh coaching staff behind a deep roster.

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History repeating itself. In May of 2011, GM Joe Nieuwendyk (left) introduced Glen Gulutzan as the new coach for the Dallas Stars. Gulutzan was fired two years later, but the Stars are set to name him their head coach again.
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Overview

  • Sources say the team will officially unveil Gulutzan as head coach in the coming days.
  • He succeeds Pete DeBoer, who was dismissed after guiding Dallas to three straight Western Conference Final appearances.
  • Gulutzan returns 12 years after his original stint and brings seven seasons of experience running Edmonton’s top power play.
  • He will need to recruit new assistants following the departures of Steve Spott and Misha Donskov.
  • General manager Jim Nill believes Gulutzan can finally steer the Stars to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2000.