Dallas Stars Fire Pete DeBoer After Playoff Loss

⁢‍ ‍ Updated June 07, 2025
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Teh Dallas ⁢Stars have relieved ‍Pete DeBoer⁤ of his coaching duties, the team announced Friday. This decision follows the Stars’ defeat to the Edmonton Oilers⁣ in the Western Conference final, marking their third consecutive conference ⁢final loss. General Manager Jim nill explained that the team requires a “new voice” to⁤ achieve their goal of winning a second Stanley Cup.

Nill thanked DeBoer for his⁤ contributions over the past ⁣three seasons. DeBoer, hired⁣ in 2022, led Dallas to a Central Division ‍title in the 2023-24 ⁢season. The team consistently performed ⁢well, never finishing lower than second in their ⁣division under his leadership. ‍However, the ultimate goal remained elusive.

The Stars’ inability‍ to advance past⁢ the conference final⁢ proved to be DeBoer’s undoing. In 2023, they lost⁣ to the Vegas Golden⁤ Knights in six games. ‍This season, the Oilers dominated, winning four straight games to secure ‍the series in five. A controversial move in⁢ Game 5 saw DeBoer pull goalie Jake Oettinger early ‍in the first period after the Stars fell behind 2-0.

DeBoer’s description for removing Oettinger was met with skepticism, and Oettinger⁢ himself described the situation as “embarrassing.”

deboer departs ⁤Dallas‍ with a 149-68-29 record and a 29-27 playoff record. ⁣The Stars now join several other teams in the⁤ search for⁢ a new coach. despite some top candidates already being hired, Dallas remains an attractive destination,⁢ boasting a talented roster and consistent‍ performance over ⁤the past⁢ three seasons.

What’s next

It⁣ remains to be seen if DeBoer will receive another coaching prospect ⁣soon. his recent stints ⁣with ⁣Dallas and Vegas each lasted⁣ three seasons. While a head coaching job before the 2025-26 season seems unlikely, he could be a ⁣candidate for in-season‍ replacements.