Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer has been fired after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup.

Months ago, Pete DeBoer had ample job security. But the surprising decision to bench Jake Oettinger rubbed some Stars players the wrong way.

Taking over a team that's gone to three straight conference finals and has a locked-up core is a good opportunity. Who are the candidates?