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Peter DeBoer Reportedly Expected to Be Named Stars HC After Golden Knights Firing

The Dallas Stars are reportedly on the verge of hiring their next head coach.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported he is "hearing that Peter DeBoer will be the next head coach." DeBoer is available after the Vegas Golden Knights fired him in May.

Pierre LeBrun of TSN noted it is not quite a done deal at this point:

Pierre LeBrun

It’s likely headed that way but sources saying a contract still hasn’t been ironed out as of now. But both sides working on it. <a href="https://t.co/ibGYYkksaP">https://t.co/ibGYYkksaP</a>

The Dallas position is open because Rick Bowness stepped down in May.