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Why the San Jose Sharks fired Peter DeBoer, and what happens next

The San Jose Sharks became the latest NHL team to fire its head coach, as they parted ways with Peter DeBoer on Wednesday night.

Bob Boughner, an assistant coach with the Sharks, takes over on an interim basis. Meanwhile, the team also let go assistant coaches Dave Barr, Steve Spott and goalie coach Johan Hedberg.

You've probably got questions -- Was this really DeBoer's fault? Are there trades on the way? -- and we're here to answer them, along with doling out a grade on the move.