Author: Andrew Walsh
Detroit Red Wings Power Play Success Under Todd McLellan
The Detroit Red Wings won seven straight games for the first time since 2012. This comes after the team fired head coach Derek Lalonde and replaced him with Todd McLellan. As Kevin Weekes of the NHL network said during the recent Red Wings game against the Seattle Kraken, “Your best players need to be your […]
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REPORT: Red Wings Eyeing Blockbuster Trade With Buffalo Sabres
Tuesday night, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators by a score of 3-2 in overtime. This could be a pivotal battle in the Atlantic Division at about the halfway season of the 2024-25 NHL season. The Senators are one point ahead of the Red Wings in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with 41 […]
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Detroit Red Wings Different Under New Head Coach Todd McLellan
The Detroit Red Wings won their second game under new head coach Todd McLellan, defeating the Washington Capitals 4-2. The Red Wings look very different on the ice than in the last days of the Derek Lalonde era. This was the first time the Red Wings had scored four goals in a period. Yes, the […]
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Steve Yzerman on Todd McLellan Hiring: “We’re Not Good Enough”
The Detroit Red Wings announced on social media that they have relieved head coach Derek Lalonde of his duties after three seasons in the position. The Red Wings then signed Todd McLellan to a multi-year contract. In the three seasons in which Lalonde was head coach, the Red Wings had a record of 89-86-23. McLellan […]
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In the Midst of Simon Edvinsson’s Injury, the Detroit Red Wings are Frustrated
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson left the Red Wings game against the Philadelphia Flyers after taking a high hit. This hit left Moritz Seider to be paired with Ben Chiarot for nearly 15 minutes for the rest of the game. Seider began the 2024-25 NHL season paired with Chiarot before replacing the veteran defenseman […]
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What is Behind Patrick Kane’s Lack of Scoring?
The Detroit Red Wings continue to struggle to find consistent depth scoring. This comes as the team’s top two defensemen, Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson, have stood out as the team’s top blue-line pair. This combination is not a recipe for success. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin are tied for the team lead in goals […]
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Sebastian Cossa Gets First Win in NHL
“I don’t think there’s anyone coming in to save the day,” Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said recently. The Red Wings have lost five games in a row. Injuries to two of the Red Wings goalies have been one of the reasons for this losing streak. Sebastian Cossa was brought up to the Red […]
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Sebastian Cossa Gets Taste of NHL
The Detroit Red Wings have a goalie issue. This may force their prized goalie prospect, Sebastian Cossa, into action sooner rather than later. Cossa has been recalled by the Red Wings under emergency conditions. Before the injuries that the Red Wings have had at the goalie position, the tandem of Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon […]
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Is Derek Lalonde on the Hot Seat With the Red Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings are in sixth place in the Atlantic division with 22 points. The cutoff for deciding whether a team will make the Stanley Cup playoffs is traditionally American Thanksgiving. If a team is more than four points out of a playoff spot, it will decide to trade players to contending teams. The […]
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Despite the Slow Start Lucas Raymond Has the Tools to be a Superstar for the Red Wings
Lucas Raymond currently leads the Detroit Red Wings in points with 18. The Red Wings are seventh in the Atlantic Division with 15 points. I previously wrote that the Red Wings would need to lean on a mixture of young players and veterans for the 2024-25 season. Raymond is 22 years old and will be […]
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