LaLonde Fired. McLellan Hired in DET

[Dotter]

With a win today and after Montreal Canadians loss last night, Todd McLellan's new team will surpass MTL and take the last WC slot. When was last time Detroit had a 7 game winning streak?

 

[PanniniClaus]

I did not see a Redwings win streak coming.. There is new life and energy. See if it carries on.

 

[Dotter]

The team, especially the stars, look to be on fire. Seider has been an absolute BEAST. Todd Mclellan said Seider has so much more in him and will break out to other levels.

 

[Dotter]

Scored 4 goals in 8 minutes of the game. Is this still considered a "coaching bump", or are the DRWs legit?

 

[Cloned]

Mildly hot take:

This is not a bad move. McLellan knows how to build a team. He got the Oilers into the playoffs and then did the same with LA, both after rebuilds.

His issue is he can’t get teams over the top to take the next step.

But if you’re Detroit you need to make the playoffs first. Worry about the next coach later.

The McLellan effect is real.

 

[Dotter]

Wings just leapfrog Canadians in the standings.

 

[SharksCyclops]

A lot of you owe TMac a handwritten apology letter for your lack of faith in him.

 

[Bandit]

McLellan rubbing the right spot. Gotta eat some crow, they look good.

Koala’s teams always “look good” in the regular season. Wait for the playoffs when he’s running the 1-3-1 down by two in an elimination game.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Koala’s teams always “look good” in the regular season. Wait for the playoffs when he’s running the 1-3-1 down by two in an elimination game.

If he gets Detroit into the playoffs he's the coach of the year winner so I think we'll be alright with it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't know if this recent stretch just shows McLellan is a good coach or if LaLonde was just genuinely that bad of a coach.

 

[GarlicbreadTB]

I don't know if this recent stretch just shows McLellan is a good coach or if LaLonde was just genuinely that bad of a coach.

Combination of both I'd say.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

And some people said that coaching change does nothing.

 

[Realgud]

Hot take: next loss we should fire Mclellan and hire a different vet coach to go on another win streak

 

[Ghetty Green]

Koala’s teams always “look good” in the regular season. Wait for the playoffs when he’s running the 1-3-1 down by two in an elimination game.

Hater

 

[spintheblackcircle]

With a win today and after Montreal Canadians loss last night, Todd McLellan's new team will surpass MTL and take the last WC slot.

No, they are still in 9th.

 

[RabidBadger]

Oh that’ll help Detroit so much. Another recycled bum.

Yeah, about that....

 

[14ari13]

I don't know if this recent stretch just shows McLellan is a good coach or if LaLonde was just genuinely that bad of a coach.

Both, but the latter much more.
After Lalonde the wings won the special teams battle in all 8 games. Both PP and PK are much much better, unbelievably better. PP is around 50%. The PP coach is the same, Tanguy. PK was the worst in the league specially at home, it was around 70% at home.

 

[rahad]

Wings just leapfrog Canadians in the standings.

Wow..... After losing to the Habs twice. I has sure it has going to be top5-10 pick for red wing. I just hope for you guys is not going to be like last year. Missing the playoff by a couple of points is the worst.

 

[gritdash60]

I said Wings hired the wrong guy and this dude would only bring in the "dump and change" hockey, thank god i was wrong.

 

[Dotter]

I don't know if this recent stretch just shows McLellan is a good coach or if LaLonde was just genuinely that bad of a coach.

Both can be true.

 

[GMR]

Koala’s teams always “look good” in the regular season. Wait for the playoffs when he’s running the 1-3-1 down by two in an elimination game.

I'll take it!

 

[Bandit]

If he gets Detroit into the playoffs he's the coach of the year winner so I think we'll be alright with it.

You think that now. After 5 years of first round exits you’ll be singing a different tune.

 

[Dotter]

Wow..... After losing to the Habs twice. I has sure it has going to be top5-10 pick for red wing. I just hope for you guys is not going to be like last year. Missing the playoff by a couple of points is the worst.

Perhaps they miss... but Wings would be in a solid playoff spot right now had Yzerman fired Lalonde sooner. Continuous improvement and winning culture is all we can ask for.

 

[rahad]

Perhaps they miss... but Wings would be in a solid playoff spot right now had Yzerman fired Lalonde sooner. Continuous improvement and winning culture is all we can ask for.

I would have not problem with Columbus or Red Wing making it to the playoff! Go for it!

 

[x Tame Impala]

Happy to see Kaner absolutely killing it too