Following another disappointing exit in the Western Conference finals, the Dallas Stars are shaking things up. After losing to the Edmonton Oilers for the second consecutive year, changes were deemed necessary. The team's struggles with scoring and defensive reliability led to the dismissal of head coach Pete DeBoer, marking a pivotal moment in their offseason strategy.

On the first day of NHL free agency, the Stars unveiled Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach, a familiar face from his earlier tenure in Dallas. Gulutzan's previous experience, especially his recent success with the Oilers' power play, is expected to revitalize the Stars' approach. Alongside him, Neil Graham, who coached the Texas Stars, joins as an assistant coach.