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On YouTubeNHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 26
Marc Savard Was Made the Scapegoat for the Maple Leafs’ Mess
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Dec. 22 after struggles in the first half of the season. This firing comes after a road trip where they lost three straight to the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, and Dallas Stars.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
Derek Lalonde Joins Maple Leafs: A Quiet Hire with Championship Credentials
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 pedigree say otherwise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Push, Marner’s Future & Lalonde’s Game
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.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / June 6
Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Former Head Coach As Assistant
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added to their coaching staff to fill the gaps lost during the offseason. Toronto has hired Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Toronto Maple Leafs hire former Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde as assistant
The Toronto Maple Leafs did not take long to fill the gap left by outgoing assistant Lane Lambert, hiring former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde to join Craig Berube’s staff on Friday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 6
Maple Leafs hire Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they have hired Derek Lalonde an an assistant coach. Lalonde, 52, was most recently head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, a role he served in for a little over two seasons before he was fired in December 2024 after the Red Wings started the season 13-17-4.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Former Red Wings HC joins Maple Leafs' coaching staff
The Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they’ve added former Red Wings bench boss Derek Lalonde to their coaching staff.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Yardbarker / March 27
John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates
John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.
Detroit Red Wings News / Blade of Steel / February 5
Did Detroit Red Wings players just throw shade at Derek Lalonde after sixth straight win?
The Detroit Red Wings have made an amazing turnaround under Todd McLellan.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 13, 2025
Back from the dead? Three NHL teams with new life
Three Eastern Conference teams — the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens — have, at varying points, looked dead in the water and sailing like flotsam toward a top draft pick. All of a sudden, they're all in the race.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 13, 2025
Red Wings Passing Tests, But Big Exams Still to Come
Watching Sunday’s Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken game unfold on the Little Caesars Arena ice surface below, it was as if someone had programmed their EA Sports NHL video game to pit the Derek Lalonde Red Wings against the Todd McLellan Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 12, 2025
Kane Compares McLellan’s Red Wings to Lalonde Version
There were always subtle undertones from Detroit Red Wings star Patrick Kane suggesting that he wasn’t entirely enamored by the style and system of hockey preferred by previous Detroit coach Derek Lalonde.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / January 5, 2025
Red Wings 2 Truths and a Lie: New Year’s Edition
Derek Lalonde’s time was at an end in Detroit, and it was obvious for many. General Manager Steve Yzerman broke from organizational norms and let go of the coach mid-season, something the Red Wings haven’t done since 1982.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 31, 2024
Playoffs? We Really Talkin’ About Red Wings Playoffs?
There’s excitement in Hockeytown as the Detroit Red Wings are looking much more like an NHL team since changing coaches from Derek Lalonde to Todd McLellan.
Detroit Red Wings News / Blade of Steel / December 29, 2024
Derek Lalonde Breaks Silence and Makes his Feelings Known After Red Wings Firing
Derek Lalonde has finally spoken out for the first time since being fired by the Detroit Red Wings, and he left no stone unturned when sharing his feelings.
Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / December 29, 2024
Former Red Wings Coach Derek Lalonde Issues Statement After Firing
Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde broke his silence and addressed his firing publicly for the first time on Saturday night. Lalonde, who was fired on Thursday following the Red Wings’ 13-17-4 start to the season, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to coach in Detroit and optimism about the team’s trajectory.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / December 26, 2024
Major Red Wings HC decision shouldn't be a shocker
The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday fired head coach Derek Lalonde following a 13-17-4 start to the season, including a stretch of nine losses in their past 12 games.
Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26, 2024
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Red Wings Report About Coaching Change False [Correction]
Following the team’s disappointing 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the holiday break giving GM Steve Yzerman some time to think it over, speculation is he’s ready to pull the plug on Derek Lalonde.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 11, 2024
Red Wings Lalonde Says He Likes Young Players – So Why Won’t He Play Them?
Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde is insistent that he appreciates the value and qualities that young players can bring to a team’s chemistry. “I like youth,” Lalonde said.
Detroit Red Wings News / Blade of Steel / December 8, 2024
Derek Lalonde Sounds Off on Reporter With Aggressive Post-Game Remarks After Fifth Straight Loss
Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde vented his frustration on reporters last night after his team dropped their game against the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 1, 2024
Is Clock Winding Down on Derek Lalonde's Tenure With Red Wings?
Rumors about the future of Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde are taking on a Chicken Little feel to them. This guy is falling! This guy is falling!
Detroit Red Wings News / Athlon Sports / November 28, 2024
Red Wings' Coach's Future Hanging on Homestand Results: Report
Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde may be on the verge of losing his job if he doesn't put up a string of solid results during an ongoing homestand.
Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26, 2024
Risk if Red Wings Go With Rumored Derek Lalonde Replacement
Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde is under mounting pressure as his team heads into a pivotal three-game homestand. According to Darren Dreger of TSN’s Insider Trading, Lalonde’s job could hinge on Detroit’s performance against the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, and Vancouver Canucks—a trio with a combined record of 37-20-8.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / November 17, 2024
Does Lalonde Need Win Monday to Keep Red Wings Coaching Job?
What’s perhaps the most alarming about the Detroit Red Wings is that they are committing the cardinal sin of professional sports franchises. Not only are they are bad team, they are a boring team to watch.
Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / October 7, 2024
Red Wings HC Derek Lalonde Next to be Fired?
This season feels like a make-or-break year for the Detroit Red Wings, in more ways than one. One of the NHL's most-storied franchises, Detroit has missed the playoffs for eight seasons in a row, the longest drought in team history.
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