Gainey returning to Stars as senior advisor more than decade after leading them to Stanley Cup

Montreal Canadiens head coach and general manager Bob Gainey speaks to the media in Brossard, Que., Thursday, April 23, 2009. Gainey is returning to the Dallas Stars as a senior advisor to the team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

FRISCO, Texas - Bob Gainey is returning to the Dallas Stars as a senior advisor to the team.

Gainey was the general manager of the Stars when they won their only Stanley Cup in 1999, then went back to the finals a year later. He was the coach from 1990-96 and GM from 1992-2000, leading Dallas to seven consecutive playoff berths and five division titles.

The Stars, who have missed the playoffs four seasons in a row, announced Gainey's return on Thursday.

Gainey most recently worked for Montreal Canadiens. He was general manager from 2003-2010, served as interim head coach twice and was a special advisor.

Gainey, part of five Stanley Cups as a player, was a 1992 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame.