Pete DeBoer has officially parted ways with the Dallas Stars, ending a three-year tenure marked by a solid regular-season record of 50-26-6. Following his departure, he ranked 12th in the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award voting, reflecting his contributions to the team's success, which included earning two third-place votes. The award, indicative of the NHL's Coach of the Year, was notably won by Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals, who led his team to a 51-22-9 record.

Another former Stars coach, Jim Montgomery, also made waves by finishing fourth in the voting, showcasing that past coaching decisions continue to resonate within the league. Montgomery's leadership with the St. Louis Blues to a 44-30-8 record is noteworthy. As the Stars seek a new head coach, the future direction of the franchise hinges on careful consideration of their recent coaching history and the lessons learned from their previous regimes.