Dallas Franklin Eakins[1] (né Yoder;[2] January 20, 1967) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player.

He previously served as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Ploof later married Jim Eakins, a Canadian long-distance truck driver,[2] and Dallas subsequently adopted his stepfather's last name.

[11][12] While with the Marlies, Eakins was named as one of two head coaches representing the Western Conference for the 2011–2012 and 2012–2013 seasons AHL All-Star games.

Eakins left the Marlies in the summer of 2013 to become the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, but was fired from his position after only 18 months on December 15, 2014.

[13][14] In June 2015, the Anaheim Ducks hired Eakins as the head coach of their AHL-affiliate, the San Diego Gulls.

[16] On April 14, 2023, the Ducks announced Eakins' contract would not be renewed, ending his four-year tenure as head coach.