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

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.

Peter DeBoer carried the Dallas Stars to the Western Conference Final in each of his three seasons behind the bench, but he was fired by the organization Friday.