The holiday season isn't always happy for everyone, and Pete DeBoer found that out the hard way.
Just a day after Christmas, the Devils have announced the firing of head coach Pete DeBoer.
He took the Devils to the Stanley Cup final in his first season with the team, but has not led the Devils to a playoff berth since.
This is a results driven league and regardless of what kind of personnel you have to work with, you won't stick around too long if you don't win.
While I've defended DeBoer and his teams over the last couple years, the Devils have taken a nose-dive this season and have not been as competitive as anyone expected.
The Devils won just three of 16 games prior to the Christmas break - blowing several leads in the process - and have looked like an absolute mess throughout the last month.
It's a lot easier to replace a coach than half of a roster, which is a big factor in why Lou Lamoriello has decided to relieve DeBoer of his duties.
Hopefully this change is the first step towards a much needed youth movement, and that this will lead the Devils down a path where they can ultimately find success.
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