On Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Stars announced head coach Lindy Ruff, who was 165-122-41 and 9-10 in the playoffs over the past four seasons, would not return next season.
Under Ruff, hired by current Stars general manager Jim Nill in 2013, the Stars went to the playoffs twice, winning one playoff series, their first since 2008. However, after leading the Western Conference with 109 points last season after advancing in the playoffs, Dallas cratered this season, finishing 34-37-11 with 79 points, leading the Stars to not offer Ruff a new contract.
Nill hosted a news conference Monday morning at American Airlines Center where he detailed the coaching change.