Detroit 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.
Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, bring in Todd McLellan
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 hire former Kings coach Todd McLellan to replace Derek Lalonde
Detroit, having lost 21 of 34 games, fires Lalonde and brings on McLellan, who was fired in February in his fifth season with the Kings.
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.
Red Wings announce McLellan as new head coach Red Wings announce McLellan as new head coach
Todd McLellan has been named the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Thursday. More to come.
Detroit Red Wings fire head coach Derek Lalonde, names Todd McLellan as new coach
The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have relieved head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Bougher of their duties.
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,
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 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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Off to a slow start in 'Hockeytown,' Red Wings fire head coach
The club named former Red Wings assistant coach Todd McLellan to fill the top job in Detroit, known by fans as "Hockeytown." The team, once legendary for its dominance in the NHL, is 13-17-4 a ...