Stars GM Jim Nill says he plans on conducting an open-minded and wide search for the franchise’s next head coach. But that search will start with looking at a handful of candidates already employed by the franchise.

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is addressing reporters after the team announced the firing of head coach Pete DeBoer Friday morning.

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill took questions from reporters Friday afternoon, hours after announcing the team is parting ways with head coach Pete DeBoer following another loss in the Western Conference Final.