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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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / June 6
Hockey Night in Canada Broadcaster Hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs to Join Coaching Staff
Derek Lalonde was fired by the Detroit Red Wings during the 2024/25 campaign, and he's not been without work long as he's now a new assistant in Toronto.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 6
Maple Leafs Hire Former Red Wings HC as Assistant
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added experience to their coaching staff, as they hired former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach.
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.
Derek Lalonde 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
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
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
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
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
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30
A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Eastern Conference team
As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking. Before Jan. 1, we graded every Eastern Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Washington Capitals.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 27
Red Wings Words Damning Indictments of Lalonde’s Tenure
The Detroit Red Wings seem to have mastered the knack of saying Derek Lalonde wasn’t doing a very good job of coaching them without coming right out and saying Lalonde wasn’t doing a very good job of coaching them.
Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / December 26
Red Wings Finally Make Bold Move: Lalonde Out, McLellan In as Detroit Seeks Fresh Start
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 level—with an 89-86-23 record.
Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / December 26
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 / The Hockey Writers / December 26
Red Wings Fire Head Coach Derek Lalonde
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 coach Todd McLellan has been signed to a multi-year deal to become the 29th bench boss in Detroit franchise history.
Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
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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
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.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 1
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 / NHL Trade Talk / November 26
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
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.
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