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.

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

The Dallas Stars are parting ways with head coach Pete DeBoer despite leading the team to three straight Western Conference Finals appearances.