Newark, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) – The New Jersey Devils announced they have fired head coach Peter DeBoer a day after Christmas.<\/p>\n
DeBoer, who led the Devils to a 12-17-7 start, has been fired after his team has dropped seven of its last eight games.<\/p>\n
Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello did not comment on the reasons behind the move or a possible replacement for DeBoer. In a release, the team said there would be no further comment until Lamoriello addresses the team Saturday.<\/p>\n
New Jersey plays the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Over four seasons with New Jersey, DeBoer has compiled a 114-93-41 record and guided the team to the playoffs during the 2011 season, his first with the Devils.<\/p>\n
DeBoer’s best season in New Jersey was his first as he guided the team to a 48-28-6 record in 2011-12. The Devils represented the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the Los Angeles Kings in six games.<\/p>\n
Prior joining New Jersey, DeBoer was the head coach of the Florida Panthers from 2008-11 and posted a record of 103-107-36 during his tenure in Florida.<\/p>\n
DeBoer also coached in the Ontario Hockey League for 13 seasons with Kitchener, Plymouth and Detroit. He won a Memorial Cup title in 2003 with Kitchener.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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