Detroit Red Wings Replace Head Coach Derek Lalonde with Todd McLellan

The struggling NHL team fired Lalonde after a disappointing start to the season and hired veteran coach McLellan to lead a turnaround.

Derek Lalonde was dismissed as head coach after a 13-17-4 start, marking the Red Wings' ninth consecutive season on track to miss the playoffs.
Todd McLellan, a former Red Wings assistant and experienced NHL head coach, signed a multi-year contract to take over the team.
General Manager Steve Yzerman cited unmet expectations and a lack of competitiveness as key factors in the coaching change.
McLellan's debut game resulted in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, highlighting ongoing defensive and offensive challenges for the team.
The Red Wings aim to improve team spirit and performance under McLellan, while balancing a mix of veteran players and young developing talent.