Derek Lalonde Joins Maple Leafs: A Quiet Hire with Championship Credentials The Old Prof | June 10, 2025 The Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching addition this week, hiring Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach. While the move might fly under the radar, Lalonde’s resume and winning…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Push, Marner’s Future & Lalonde’s Game The Old Prof | June 7, 2025 As the Stanley Cup Final rolls on without them, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already reshaping the path ahead. There’s a growing sense of urgency—and maybe some overdue reflection. Micro…
3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options Jack Pallotta | May 24, 2025 With 25 years of coaching experience, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Jeff Blashill for his second NHL head coaching gig. Chicago’s future has Connor Bedard, Frank…
How Much Did the Red Wings Improve Under Todd McLellan? Tony Wolak | April 18, 2025 That’s a wrap – the 2024-25 season for the Detroit Red Wings has reached its end. The playoff drought continues. Now, the focus turns to the offseason. And it will…
NHL 2024-25 Power Rankings: Week 12 Eugene Helfrick | December 30, 2024 It didn’t take long for the holiday cheer to end around the NHL. Despite a three-day break taking place from Tuesday through Thursday, as soon as the league returned on…
Red Wings Finally Make Bold Move: Lalonde Out, McLellan In as Detroit Seeks Fresh Start Tony Wolak | December 26, 2024 On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they had relieved head coach Derek Lalonde of his duties. Lalonde finished his tenure in Detroit—his first head coaching gig at the…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks Jim Parsons | December 26, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings didn’t wait long after the holidays to end to make a coaching change. Derek Lalonde is out as head coach, and…
Red Wings Fire Head Coach Derek Lalonde Jim Bay | December 26, 2024 The Detroit Red Wings announced that head coach Derek Lalonde and assistant Bob Boughner had been relieved of their duties. The team also announced that former Los Angeles Kings head…
Dear Santa: Red Wings’ 2024 Wish List Devin Little | December 5, 2024 With reports of record breaking sales this holiday season, it’s clear that people are embracing the season of giving – and the season of finding a good deal. As the…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Oilers Jim Parsons | November 27, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers held a meeting with their star players to reduce the blowback of the memo their GM sent out about being open…
How the Red Wings Can Turn Their 2024-25 Season Around Tony Wolak | November 21, 2024 Since it’s been all doom and gloom for the Detroit Red Wings lately, I wanted to take a different approach. A positive approach. Make no mistake, if the goal is…
Red Wings Need to Consider a Coaching Change Tony Wolak | November 11, 2024 We’ve reached the point where the Detroit Red Wings might need to consider a coaching change. Detroit’s effort and structure have been inconsistent. Their five-on-five offense leaves much to be…