Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney, left, introduces the Coyotes' new head coach Dave Tippett during a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz. Tippett replaces Wayne Gretzky...

DALLAS - JANUARY 27: Head coach Dave Tippett of the Dallas Stars during play against the Atlanta Thrashers at the American Airlines Center on...

DALLAS - OCTOBER 25: Dave Tippett head coach of the Dallas Stars shows his support of 'Hockey Fights Cancer' night by wearing...

Dave Tippett's time as Stars head coach could be running out

Head Coach Dave Tippett of the Dallas Stars looks on from the bench area in the third period during game...

The Stars announced last week that they will retain coach Dave Tippett and his staff for the 2007-08 season

Coach Dave Tippett on Modano: 'He's taken on a real leadership role