Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came eight days after the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to Edmonton in Game 5 of the West final.

The Dallas Stars fired head coach Pete DeBoer Friday morning, the team announced on social media. DeBoer led the Stars to three consecutive appearance in the Western Conference Final, but all three ended in defeat.

As it turns out, throwing the superstar goaltender who only just signed an eight-year contract extension under the bus isn't exactly the best way to