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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…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories NHL Coaching, Tampa Bay Lightning

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…

Categories Advanced Stats, Detroit Red Wings

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…

Categories Power Rankings

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings Management

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

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…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

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…

Categories AA, Commentary, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice
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