Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery has been fired. Rick Bowness, who had been the assistant coach in charge of the defense on Montgomery’s staff, will serve as the interim coach at this time.
General manager Jim Nill released this statement with the announcement:
“The Dallas Stars expect all of our employees to act with integrity and exhibit professional behavior while working for and representing our organization. This decision was made due to unprofessional conduct inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and the National Hockey League.”
Earlier this season, when the Stars started the season on a 1-7-1 skid, it appeared that Montgomery was on the hot seat.