Glen Gulutzan is getting a second chance behind the bench of the Dallas Stars.The Stars on Tuesday hired Gulutzan as the team’s head coach.Gulutzan, 53, replaces Pete DeBoer, who was fired by the team on June 6 shortly after Dallas lost in the Western Conference finals for the third straight season.The Stars previously handed Gulutzan his first NHL head coaching opportunity. He went 64-57-9 in two seasons in Dallas before he was fired on May 14, 2013.”We are thrilled to name Glen as the head coach of the Dallas Stars,” team general manager Jim Nill said. “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.”Gulutzan spent two seasons as the head coach of the Calgary Flames from 2016-18 and posted an 82-68-14 mark. After being dismissed following his second season, he shuffled over to the other Alberta team, the Edmonton Oilers, where he has worked as an assistant coach since, helping the club to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances over the past two seasons.
