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.
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.
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.
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,
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Niyo: Patience on thin ice as Red Wings make coaching change
Now that Derek Lalonde has been relieved of his duties as the Red Wings' head coach, there’s no question where the responsibility lies.
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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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 Coming In Clutch
However, there is one prospect that the Detroit Red Wings will have to keep an eye on. Amadeus Lombardi currently plays for ...
How new Detroit Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen has broken out with Team Finland, HPK
Kiiskinen was traded from Nashville to Detroit in the summer and is playing a prominent role at the World Juniors.
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Playoffs? We Really Talkin’ About Red Wings Playoffs?
All of those trips hold the potential to be rally killers. And there’s more bad news. Accoring to tankathon.com, the Red Wings face the NHL’s toughest schedule the rest of the way. Detroit opponents ...
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 ...