This time last season the Stars were prepping for their first round matchup with Minnesota.
Dallas was buzzing about its high-flying Stars.
Flash forward a year, Dallas finished with 34 wins and 79 points. The last time the Stars had a worse season they were still playing hockey in Reunion Arena - a 26-win season in 1995-96.
Among those axed were head coach Lindy Ruff and assistant James Patrick, who were both brought on board in 2013.
In four years Ruff led Dallas to a 165-122-31 record and two trips to the playoffs - a first round exit in 2013-14 and a second round loss to St.