Red Wings, Derek Lalonde and Todd McLellan

Off to slow start in 'Hockeytown,' Red Wings fire head coach
Following a lackluster start to the NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings have fired their head coach Derek Lalonde, the first time in nearly 40 years that the team has made an in-season top coaching change.
Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde and name Todd McLellan as his replacement
The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement, a major change by general manager Steve Yzerman.
Red Wings fire head coach: Derek Lalonde out, ex-Los Angeles Kings coach Todd McLellan takes over in Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement, a major change by general manager Steve Yzerman more than a third of the way through another disappointing season in the place known as “Hockeytown.
Todd McLellan wants Red Wings to play 'harder, faster, smarter'
It's been a hectic 48 hours for Todd McLellan, who arrived Thursday in Detroit around 8 p.m. and was coaching the Red Wings the following morning.
Red Wings Make Massive In-Season Coaching Changes
Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman is turning the page on his coaching staff. The Red Wings announced on Thursday that they are hiring Todd McLellan as their new head coach and are signing him to a multi-year contract, effective immediately.
Lalonde: Appreciative of opportunity to coach Red Wings
Derek Lalonde expressed his appreciation for being given the opportunity to coach the Detroit Red Wings when contacted by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on Saturday.
Derek Lalonde grateful Red Wings gave him opportunity
Derek Lalonde on Thursday became the first coach the Detroit Red Wings have fired midseason since 1985-86, but he leaves with no hard feelings. Lalonde provided a statement to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman,
Derek Lalonde breaks silence on Red Wings firing
Fans have heard from new Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan a lot over the last few days. In fact, the veteran bench boss coached his first game in charge of the team hours after being introduced.
Derek Lalonde speaks out after being fired by Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings made a big move this week when they fired head coach Derek Lalonde after the team was once again trending well out of the playoffs ahead of the National Hockey League’s Christmas break,
Newly hired Red Wings Todd McLellan begins coaching mid-season in Detroit
One day after former Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde was fired, newly hired coach Todd McLellan took over ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Fans, media react to Detroit Red Wings firing Derek Lalonde, bringing in Todd McLellan
The NHL world and Red Wings fans shared thoughts on Detroit making an in-season coaching change amid a disappointing start to ...
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3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings firing HC Derek Lalonde won't be enough to make Hockeytown a playoff contender feat. second-worst PK
The Detroit Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde as head coach on Thursday, ending an era that promised to return the Wings to playoff contention. While the Red Wings got close last season, the ...
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Struggling Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, hire Todd McLellan
The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday ... through another disappointing season in the place known as “Hockeytown.” The move the day after Christmas comes with the Red ...
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PREVIEW: Red Wings set for showdown with Flyers on Wednesday
The Detroit Red Wings have an opportunity to even their season series with the Philadelphia Flyers when the Eastern ...
Red Wings Prospect Is A Wrecking Ball
One Detroit Red Wings prospect is climbing the ranks. Because of his combination of skill and toughness, he is an exciting player for fans to watch. Toughness can take on many forms, but this prospect ...