The Dallas Stars have made a few more moves in regards to their coaching staff in the wake of yesterday’s announcement that head coach Lindy Ruff was not going to be returning for next season.
In speaking to the media today, general manager Jim Nill confirmed that assistant coach James Patrick would not be retained for next season either. It’s not a surprising move. (In fact, I’d wager there would be some riots by Stars fans if Patrick were retained.)
Firstly, Patrick was Lindy Ruff’s guy. He came with him when Ruff first came to Dallas.