Dallas Stars to Rehire Glen Gulutzan as Coach

The Dallas Stars are set to officially rehire Glen Gulutzan as head coach, marking his return 12 years after his previous stint with the team. Gulutzan, who spent the last seven years as an assistant coach with the Edmonton Oilers, will replace Pete DeBoer, who was dismissed after leading the Stars to three straight Western Conference Finals. During his prior time as Stars head coach from 2011 to 2013, Gulutzan missed the playoffs both seasons. He later gained further NHL coaching experience with the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames, and played a key role in the Oilers’ league-leading power play and in mentoring star players like Connor McDavid. The move continues the franchise’s pattern of bringing back former coaches, as seen with Ken Hitchcock in 2017. An official announcement is expected soon pending final contract negotiations.