The firing came on the heels of a Western Conference finals exit that saw DeBoer make the controversial decision to bench goaltender Jake Oettinger in Game 5.

And though redeeming himself in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the long-term goal, being named one of the three goalies on the ...

The Stars lost to Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. General Manager Jim Nill said a new voice is needed. DeBoer coached for three seasons. Goalie Jake Oettinger was benched in Game 5.

DeBoer made the curious and much-discussed decision to bench Jake Oettinger after his star goalie gave up two goals on two shots in the first 7:09.

In the 6-3 defeat, DeBoer yanked star goalie Jake Oettinger after he gave up two goals on two shots to open the game — just 7:09 in — a move that has since been followed with widespread criticism.

The manifestation of that problem was DeBoer’s decision to pull Jake Oettinger seven minutes into Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against Edmonton. In addition to the embarrassment that ...

Pete DeBoer: "I didn't blame it all on Jake (Oettinger)" DeBoer: "I didn't blame it all on Jake (Oettinger), but the reality is if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six of seven games ...

Next, reports were coming out that many players were not happy with how coach Pete DeBoer handled the Jake Oettinger debacle in Game 5, as well as the whole series.

The Dallas Stars made headlines on Friday by announcing the firing of head coach Pete DeBoer after what was a rough end to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The longtime bench boss’ run with the team ...

The firing of DeBoer impacts the most important player on their roster, starting goalie Jake Oettinger. With the firing, the Stars chose wisely, siding with their superstar net minder.

DENVER -- Peter DeBoer joked that coaches never really see perfect games, but he said the Dallas Stars ' 4-1 win Saturday over the Colorado Avalanche was "as close to a perfect road game" that a ...

DeBoer made the curious and much-discussed decision to bench Jake Oettinger after his star goalie gave up two goals on two shots in the first 7:09.