Pete DeBoer is a known commodity.
When the Stars introduced him as their next head coach on Wednesday morning, the franchise understood what it is getting from the 54-year-old bench boss.
It knew what kind of style he likes to play — a puck-possession game that emphasizes involvement from defensemen. It knew what kind of results he’s produced — two trips to the Final and five conference final berths. It knew what criticism he’s received — for his handling of goaltenders and his lack of a Stanley Cup.
