Stars GM Jim Nill says he plans on conducting an open-minded and wide search for the franchise’s next head coach. But that search will start with looking at a handful of candidates already employed by the franchise.

FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that Pete DeBoer has been relieved of his head coaching duties. Effective immediately, the search will begin for the next head coach of the Dallas Stars.

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.