Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer has been fired 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.

DeBoer brought the Stars to the Western Conference Finals three years straight but couldn't lead them to that elusive Stanley Cup. Here's what you need to know.

Months ago, Pete DeBoer had ample job security. But the surprising decision to bench Jake Oettinger rubbed some Stars players the wrong way.