Dallas Stars players reportedly demand change, star player hits trade block

Pete DeBoer was under fire for his lack of adjustments against the Oilers, and then ending with throwing goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus - nearly blaming him for the whole series loss. Now, he may be getting fired.

According to reports from NHL insider David Pagnotta, multiple Stars players told management in their exit interviews that they weren't happy with DeBoer's actions and comments on Game 5. It seems players are calling for the coach's job, and if he's lost the room - he'll be gone.

The players uniting over the pulling of Jake Oettinger and DeBoer's post game comments entirely make sense. Oettinger is the Stars' unquestionable starter, and to see the coach so harshly criticize him publicly was shocking.

However, management may not only be considering a change with Pete DeBoer. After signing Mikko Rantanen, the Stars desperately need to create cap space for next year - and Robertson could be the primary player in the chopping block after a disappointing playoffs.

According to Jeff Marek, the Stars could be considering Robertson this offseason. The 25 year old forward has one year left on his contract at $7.75M.

Moving Robertson would be a gargantuan deal as one of the elite young snipers in the NHL. Robertson has 168 career goals in only 374 games, and has consistently been among the Stars top players - except for 11 games this postseason. If they trade him, it could be a huge knee jerk move.

The Edmonton Oilers have once again beat a franchise so handedly that it's made them realize they're further away from a Cup than thought, and once again forcing major changes. Good teams show you who you are.