DALLAS (AP) _ Lindy Ruff will not return as coach of the Dallas Stars after the
team went from the Western Conference’s top seed last year to missing the
playoffs this season.
General manager Jim Nill announced the move Sunday, a day after the Stars
finished with their second-fewest points in a full season since moving to Dallas
in 1993-94. Ruff didn’t have a contract beyond this season.
In a statement, Nill thanked Ruff “for his commitment and professionalism over
the four years that he served as our head coach in Dallas.”
Ruff was the first significant hire for Nill after he took over following the
2012-13 season. Nill had decided not to renew the third-year option for coach
Glen Gulutzan.
The Stars finished 34-37-11 this season, 11th in the Western Conference with 79
points.