The Dallas Stars will reportedly rent Peter DeBoer as their subsequent head coach, according to a report by SportsNet.ca’s Elliotte Friedman.
DeBoer has beforehand coached 4 totally different NHL groups, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights being his most up-to-date cease. DeBoer was fired in Might after Las Vegas didn’t make the playoffs. The Golden Knights had been 98–50–12 in his three seasons there, with a loss to the Stars within the 2020 Convention Finals in his first yr on the job.
Previous to Las Vegas, DeBoer coached for Florida (2008-2011), New Jersey (2011-2015) and San Jose (2015-2020). He made appearances within the Stanley Cup Finals for each the Devils and the Sharks in his first yr teaching these groups, however was finally fired at each stops.
In Las Vegas, DeBoer was criticized for his dealing with of Golden Knights goaltenders and for an unproductive energy play that ranked twenty fifth within the NHL.
DeBoer will reportedly grow to be the fifth Stars coach since 2017. Lindy Ruff coached from 2013-2017, Ken Hitchcock returned to educate the 2017-2018 season, Jim Montgomery coached from 2018-2019 and Rick Bowness coached from 2019-2022.
Earlier this month, Stars GM Jim Nill stated the franchise began the substitute course of with 30-35 candidates — a gaggle of names categorized into three lists. There was one for knowledgeable NHL coaches, one for NHL assistant coaches who could possibly be prepared for a head teaching alternative, and one for coaches within the AHL, Europe, faculty and junior hockey.
“There’s numerous good candidates on the market,” Nill instructed the Dallas Morning Information’ Matthew DeFranks. “Sadly, a number of good guys acquired launched from their groups this spring. On the great facet, a number of nice candidates for us shifting ahead. We’ll take our time. I believe we’re a fantastic vacation spot for the following head coach, whoever it’s.”
One of many prime candidates tied to the Stars, former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy, signed on to grow to be DeBoer’s substitute in Las Vegas final week.
This can be a growing story and might be up to date.