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The Dallas Stars are in the market for a new head coach. The team parted ways with Pete DeBoer following three straight Western Conference Final appearances.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is Right About No State Income Tax Being Ridiculous

One of the hot topics entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was the issue of no-state income tax, which has been cited as a reason why the Florida Panthers have made the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Rumors / June 9

Dallas Stars Had No Choice To Move On From Pete DeBoer

Last week, the Dallas Stars made a coaching change, as General Manager Jim Nill announced that he had fired Pete DeBoer, who had a season left on his contract.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 6

Stars GM Reveals Reason Pete DeBoer was Fired, and it Involves the Oilers

Stars GM Jim Nill revealed the reason that he had to fire head coach Pete DeBoer, and while the Oilers were not the only reason, they played a factor in it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Dallas Stars News / Defending Big D / June 6

DeBoer Out As Stars Make Coaching Change

The Dallas Stars have begun the search for a new head coach. The team announced in a Friday press release that Pete DeBoer has been relieved of his duties.

Dallas Stars News / Last Word On Sports / June 6

Dallas Stars Make Head Coaching Change

The Dallas Stars have decided to make a change behind the bench. News emerged on Friday morning that head coach Pete DeBoer has been fired. Stars General Manager Jim Nill made the announcement across social media.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / June 6

Stars Fire Head Coach

While the rest of the NHL have their head coached in place and ready for the offseason, the Dallas Stars are late a late entry to the coaching search. The Stars announced that they have fired head coach Pete DeBoer after three seasons as the bench boss in Dallas.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

Free-agent focus for the Dallas Stars

The Stars don’t have many restricted free agents.

Stars have some big decisions to make this summer with veterans

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / May 23

Stars' Jim Nill finalist for Jim Gregory GM of Year Award

Jim Nill, Kevin Cheveldayoff and Bill Zito have been named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the NHL announced Friday. The voting for the award was conducted between league general managers, a panel of executives and media members following the conclusion of the second round of the playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Cheveldayoff, Nill, Zito voted finalists for Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

Three of the best general managers in the NHL are being recognized for their work this season. On Friday, the league announced that Kevin Cheveldayoff of the Winnipeg Jets, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the finalists for the 2024-25 Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

NHL announces General Manager of the Year finalists

The Jets’ Kevin Cheveldayoff, the Stars’ Jim Nill, and the Panthers’ Bill Zito are the three finalists for this year’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.

Mitch Marner reportedly eliminates six teams from free-agency options if he departs Toronto

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Stars GM Jim Nill Having Another Elite Year With Team on the Verge of Western Conference Final

At the beginning of the season, the Dallas Stars were legitimate contenders in the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Sure, there were some questions about the back end, and the impact of the absence of recently retired Joe Pavelski wasn’t fully realized.

Dallas Stars News / Defending Big D / April 28

What Does The AAC Need To Keep The Dallas Stars?

The Dallas Stars are in a heated battle with the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the playoffs this year, tied 2-2 and headed to Dallas for a pivotal Game 5.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 4

Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins

Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff: There are some names that are coming up with the regards to the Philadelphia Flyers eventual coaching search. Rick Tocchet is first name that seems to come up.

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The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 21

Carolina Hurricanes GM opens up about the Mikko Rantanen situation

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs signed NCAA free agent defenseman John Prokop. With a thinning prospect pool and trading two first-round picks at the deadline, they’ll be looking for more, including a centerman.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / March 20

Logan Stankoven Reacts To Shocking Trade After GM Jim Nill Promised He Was Untouchable

Logan Stankoven is now with the Carolina Hurricanes and he is absolutely thriving, but he still notes that he was shocked by the trade that moved him from Dallas.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Why Stars’ Jim Nill deserves to win the NHL’s GM of the Year award

Could Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill be in line to claim his third consecutive Jim Gregory Award as the NHL’s General Manager of the Year? On Wednesday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Jonny Lazarus and Nate Thompson chatted about three managers who could be in the running for the award this season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 9

Jim Nill has been setting the price for Maple Leafs free agents

You wouldn’t think of the Dallas Stars as an impactful team when it comes to the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs but here we are. Aside from the Mikko

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 7

NHL Trade: Mikko Rantanen Traded to Dallas Stars from Carolina

The Dallas Stars closed the deal with the Carolina Hurricanes as they acquired Mikko Rantanen. Dallas is sending two first-round picks, along with Logan Stankoven, to the Hurricanes for Rantanen.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen

Imagine a world where Mikko Rantanen gets traded for a second time in one season. The first time was when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dallas Stars News / Defending Big D / February 21

Can the Stars Win With This Defense?

The 4 Nations Tournament break is over (congratulations to Thomas Harley!) and the Dallas Stars return to action tomorrow evening. What’s more, the trade deadline is just two weeks away, meaning if General Manager Jim Nill has any additional moves to make, he’s running out of time to do so.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / June 11, 2024

Dallas Stars: Jim Nill Wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

On Monday, the NHL announced that Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill has received the 2023-24 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. The NHL’s announcement marked the second consecutive season that Nill has received the annual award, which recognizes the work of the top GM in the NHL.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10, 2024

Stars' Nill wins NHL GM of the Year for second straight season

Stars' Jim Nill wins NHL GM of the Year award for second straight season

Nill joins Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello as the only general manager to win the award on more than one occasion.

Stars, Matt Duchene have mutual interest in extension

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / April 11, 2024

How GM Nill Turned the Dallas Stars Into a Juggernaut

The Dallas Stars are the team to beat in the Western Conference. They’ve separated themselves from the pack, only trailing the New York Rangers in the Presidents’ Trophy race.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2020