Five improvements driving the Red Wings’ surge under coach Todd McLellan
In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday. It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching change bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.
Why McLellan's Red Wings Prize "Directness"
One word that Todd McLellan has returned to more than a few times in his now month-long tenure Detroit is "directness," expressing a desire for his Red Wings to play a "direct" game. On the surface it sounds simple, but I caught up with Christian Fischer about how that directness actually shows up and why it's been so beneficial.
The Red Wings (24-21-5, 53 points) would tie Tampa Bay and Columbus for the final wild card spot with a win over the Oilers ...
The Detroit Red Wings are contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference this year. And on Monday night, they picked ...
Todd McLellan voiced a very powerful comment to the players in the Detroit Red Wings locker room, including a special mention ...
Since coach Todd McLellan took over for Derek Lalonde on ... It wasn’t the worst idea, since hockey is primarily a defensive game. But few teams live in an ideal world in which they can be ...
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