The San Jose Sharks have reportedly fired Head Coach Peter DeBoer this evening, following a four-game road trip that saw the team go 0-3-0-1. The Sharks currently sit sixth in the Pacific Division with a 15-16-2 record and are on a five-game losing streak. Per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, DeBoer had an additional year remaining on his contract, with a $3 million salary.
Amid a rash of firings that have been due to abuse, racism, and otherwise unprofessional behavior this season, DeBoer’s exit in San Jose has been emphasized as being a purely performance-driven decision by both Elliotte Friedman and LeBrun.