Surge has Red Wings playing 'meaningful' games again: 'It's a good feeling'
Detroit — Don't look now, but the Red Wings have a meaningful game, or games, to play in the near future. A little over two weeks ago, when general manager Steve Yzerman made the head-coaching change to Todd McLellan, that didn't look probable.
Yzerman aims to get 'more from our players' after Red Wings coaching change
Yzerman inherited a declining team when he took over as GM on April 19, 2019. After bottoming out with a .275 points percentage in his first season, the Red Wings improved each of the next four seasons -- .429 in 2020-21, .451 in 2021-22, .488 in 2022-23 and .555 last season.
Detroit Red Wings have given Todd McLellan road map and it shows how far they must go
Todd McLellan said the Detroit Red Wings have to pick their poison as they figure out how to improve, which they must do a lot of.
Red Wings not playing to expectations led Yzerman to hire McLellan
The Red Wings weren't playing as well as expected, and general manager Steve Yzerman felt it was time to do something.
Detroit Red Wings seem to be righting themselves. Are the playoffs possible?
They're close in points in a bunched Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Red Wings have multiple teams to leap to get into playoff position.
Red Wings energized, playing with confidence under McLellan
The Detroit Red Wings look more energetic, enthusiastic and confident under Todd McLellan. Whether that’s the typical new-coach bump in performance teams often experience or something that will last and maybe even propel them in the playoff chase remains to be seen.
Five Differences McLellan is Making With Red Wings
While it’s wonderful the excitement that the current season-high four-game win streak is generating for the Detroit Red Wings, let’s also take a deep breath.
Steve Yzerman on why Detroit Red Wings needed change: 'Spirit was zapped out'
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Red Wings 2 Truths and a Lie: New Year’s Edition
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Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
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Yzerman hopes new coach will revitalize Red Wings
DETROIT – When the Detroit Red Wings take on the Toronto ... “I think each of every one of these players can play ...
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Could Senators End Red Wings' Honeymoon Phase?
The Detroit Red Wings are concluding their honeymoon phase with new coach Todd McLellan. So far, there’s been nothing but ...
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Asks Media Members for Rebuilding Strategy
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Trade Pitch Has Red Wings Dealing $31 Million Star in 1-For-1 Blockbuster
A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings trading Alex DeBrincat to the Buffalo Sabres in a one-for-one blockbuster swap.
Copp Showing Value for Red Wings at Even Strength
Red Wings forward Andrew Copp hasn't maximized his point production in Detroit, but at five-on-five this season, he's been ...