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Red Wings Boss Todd McLellan’s Coaching Leadership and Family Values

The Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan has built a reputation in hockey as a no-nonsense coach and a straight shooter. McLellan, 59, believes in accountability and for the team to connect very well on the ice. It's a new season, and it's playoffs-or-bust for the Red Wings.

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Todd McLellan Faces an Early Test as Red Wings Look for Answers

The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026-27 season hoping to finally end one of the longest playoff droughts in franchise history. Instead, the early results have provided more questions than answers.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 5

Todd McLellan Raves About Red Wings Youngster Michael Brandsegg-Nygård

There hasn’t been much for the Detroit Red Wings or their fans to celebrate for a while now. The start of the season didn’t help. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard could be an exception to that, though.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 3

Todd McLellan Sends Strong Message About What It Means to Be a Red Wing

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Todd McLellan is not letting the internal mess of the Detroit Red Wings waver his coaching philosophy. The Red Wings opened their season on Oct.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

‘I feel bad for him’: McLellan on Larkin being booed at Red Wings home opener

Among the many storylines surrounding the Detroit Red Wings this season, one of the more interesting ones was the reaction from the fans as Dylan Larkin played his first home game after requesting a trade.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 2

Red Wings Coach Todd McLellan Addresses Distractions Ahead of Season Opener

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Todd McLellan has said ahead of their home opener on Oct. 2 — all focus is on remaining focused and staying together despite recent distractions.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 28

The Detroit Red Wings 2026-27 Preseason Wrap Up

The Detroit Red Wings have concluded their NHL preseason and are now shifting their focus to opening the regular season against the New York Rangers on Oct.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 24

Todd McLellan’s Preseason Insights on Red Wings’ Young Talent

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan is gearing up for his third season running the team. As the preseason got started, McLellan is seeing some positive results from some of the young players. Anton Johansson has a bright future in the NHL as a defenseman.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 21

Red Wings' Young Guns Are Turning Training Camp Into a Fight for Jobs

Training camp is supposed to be the time when prospects try to get the attention of the veterans. Yesterday, the Detroit Red Wings' youngsters not only got the attention of the veterans, but they also got the attention of head coach Todd McLellan.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / September 20

The Red Wings Don't Have the Luxury of Wasting Training Camp

Training camp usually represents optimism and experimentation and the Detroit Red Wings don't have much time for either. The organization is entering the 2026-27 season amid major transition while trying to end a 10-season playoff drought.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

NHL Insider Floats Surprising Name as a Fix for Red Wings’ Scoring Woes

Detroit’s scoring issues at even strength remain a central storyline heading into the 2026-27 season, and head coach Todd McLellan knows it. He also isn’t pretending there’s an easy fix.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Soccer News / Oilersnation / August 4

Why NHL Expansion to 33 teams is a bad idea for hockey

I won’t beat around the bush. I am not in support of NHL expansion. A 33rd NHL team? Is there any good reason besides billions of dollars in expansion fees?

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

McLellan: Red Wings ‘earned’ boos following being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention

As the Detroit Red Wings skated off the ice on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, they were met by a chorus of boos from their faithful supporters in the team’s final home game of the regular season.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops sobering practice admission amid intense playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings are fighting for their playoff lives as they prepare for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Detroit is looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 1

‘We have some guys that are just jerseys’: Todd McLellan on Red Wings’ performance

Overall, this has to be considered a successful season so far for the Detroit Red Wings. With 74 points through 60 games, they occupy the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, and sit just six points back of the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Red Wings continue line alterations as surging Sharks arrive

Coach Todd McLellan has been tinkering with the Red Wings' lines, and he is doing more shuffling ahead of Detroit's home game against the San Jose Sharks on Friday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / January 6

Detroit Red Wings Struggle to Start 2026

The Detroit Red Wings lost two straight games to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the second of which was by a score of 4-1 to start the year 2026. Before this game, the Red Wings had the opportunity to have the best record in the Eastern Conference, but lost to the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 5-2.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 4

Smothering Speed Fueling Penguins' Winning Streak

"The Pittsburgh team was everything we wanted to be tonight," Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan said following a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / December 26

Detroit Red Wings First Year Under Todd McLellan

The Detroit Red Wings are in first place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 21-13-3. Head coach of the Red Wings, Todd McLellan, has been the head coach of the team for one year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Red Wings open six-game excursion against Blue Jackets

The Detroit Red Wings are starting a lengthy road trip and coach Todd McLellan looks forward to the journey. Detroit begins a six-game road swing on Thursday night in Ohio against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 29

Todd McLellan gives Red Wings another brutal reality check after Lightning loss

The Detroit Red Wings are going through a major slump at this time. Detroit has lost 11 of its last 19 games, and this includes a recent loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Red Wings place forward Michael Rasmussen on IR

The Detroit Red Wings announced they’ve activated bottom-six forward Elmer Söderblom from the injured reserve.

Devils fend off Red Wings, halt three-game skid

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 21

Drama Always Surrounds the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be surrounded by drama, even with Mitch Marner off in Vegas playing well for the Golden Knights. However, effort and hard work continues to be a problem for the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

Detroit Red Wings News / Oilersnation / October 12, 2025

Sunday Scramble: Todd McLellan isn’t happy, 2026 free agent class now boring, and the NHL scheduling debacle

Now with real-life games to blow through, the NHL is back. Fans are angry. This is the good stuff again… I’ve had a fun time questioning the Yzerplan over the last couple of years, as the Red Wings flirt with the postseason but can never close the deal.