Massive twist steals spotlight from Avalanche rival's free agency plans
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Amid the growing chaos of the offseason, the Dallas Stars have officially announced the hiring of a new head coach.
Following reports that the organization had found its next NHL bench boss, the Stars confirmed the news by officially naming Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach.
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Jacob Punturi from Breakaway On Si writes that Stars GM Jim Nill shared his enthusiasm following the announcement of Glen Gulutzan's hiring. This marks Gulutzan's second stint as head coach in Dallas, having previously led the team from 2011 to 2013.
"We are thrilled to name Glen as the head coach of the Dallas Stars. Since his previous time in Dallas, Glen has worked tirelessly to establish himself as one of the most respected coaches in the NHL. His extensive NHL experience, both as a head coach and assistant coach, speaks to his ability to innovate and adapt to the modern game, as well as build relationships with his players. Glen has worked with some of the best players in the world and continually found ways to maximize their skill sets to contribute to team success. We have full confidence that he is the right person to elevate our team to the next level." -Nill
Gulutzan boasts extensive coaching experience and success at both the AHL and NHL levels.
"In addition to his head coaching role in Dallas, he also served as the Calgary Flames head coach between 2016 and 2018. His assistant coaching experience also covers a variety of organizations, including stops with the Vancouver Canucks and most recently with the Edmonton Oilers." -Punturi
The Stars also revealed the coaching staff alongside Gulutzan's return. Assistant coach Alain Nasreddine, goaltending coach Jeff Reese, head video coach Patrick Dolan, and assistant video coach Chris Demczuk are all back with the organization.
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