Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said it was "time for a change," leading to the decision to fire head coach Pete DeBoer .

Nill spoke with reporters Friday afternoon, hours after the team announced DeBoer's firing. Calling it a "tough day," Nill said he had a great conversation with DeBoer Friday morning informing him of the decision.

"He's a great man. He's a great coach. And he had he had great success here in Dallas. And I have the utmost respect for him as a person and a coach," Nill said. "In the end, it's my responsibility to make a decision that's the right decision for the organization moving forward."

Nill said the decision was based off of year-end reviews and conversations with players. "It's a decision we have to make," Nill said.

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