The Daily: DeBoer Unhappy With Reporter Question; Red Wings’ Ranking

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer is a seasoned pro when it comes to post-game press conferences. He gets his message across effectively, sometimes with humor attached, but usually cordial.

But he didn’t follow that script when a reporter characterized his team as “listless” while asking a question after Edmonton’s win in Game 5.

DeBoer defended his team, and dropped some profanity in making his point.

“Listen, there are always things you can do better,” DeBoer started. “You’re going to sit here and question our character if you want, you haven’t been around all year…

“I’m not going to do it. You go ahead and write whatever the (expletive) you want.”

"Write whatever the f*** you want" | Dallas Stars Pete DeBoer did NOT appreciate DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw's question 😲

More DeBoer, Stars players Game 5 reaction here: https://t.co/gainXKceb4 #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/xWowKBOrGz

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Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Red Wings have to make signing decisions on three players, including Theo Niederbach. 

GM Steve Yzerman may look beyond James Reimer for the team’s No. 3 goalie next season.

The Red Wings first arena, Windsor Arena, is still standing across the border.

Red Wings Offseason

The Red Wings were third (3.35 goals per game) in the Atlantic Division in scoring in 2023-24, second (178) in five-on-five goals, sixth (3.33 per game) in goals against, fourth (23.1%) in power play, fifth (79.6%) in penalty killing, second (16.4 per 60 minutes) in blocked shots, fourth (.902) in save percentage and last (20.2 per game) in hits.

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