Nill said the controversy surrounding the benching of goalie Jake Oettinger was a factor in the decision to fire DeBoer, but not the only reason.

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.

The Dallas Stars have fired coach Pete DeBoer after losing in the Western Conference final for a third consecutive year.