Red Wings Need to Consider a Coaching Change
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…
Category Archives: Derek Lalonde
The Truth Behind the Red Wings’ Shot Volume Disparity
One of the most noticeable trends involving the Detroit Red Wings this season has been the wide discrepancy in shots. Opponents have been trouncing the Red Wings in the shot…
Red Wings’ Power Play Primed to Break Through
Last year, one of the key factors in the Detroit Red Wings’ improved record was their power play. Their 23.1 percent conversion rate ranked ninth in the NHL in 2023-24.…
Derek Lalonde Defends Igor Shesterkin’s Massive Extension Rejection
The New York Rangers have been working on completing a contract extension for superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin, but haven’t been successful just yet. As the Rangers enter what will likely…
Derek Lalonde Poised for Critical Year 3 Behind Red Wings Bench
The spring and summer of 2022 was a significant one for the Detroit Red Wings. Not only was that the first offseason where general manager (GM) Steve Yzerman invested significant…
Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde Should Be on Hot Seat in 2024-25
The Detroit Red Wings find themselves at one of the most critical junctures in the team’s rebuild heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Having just missed the playoffs, on the final…
5 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat This Season
In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded…
Red Wings: 3 Goods & 3 Bads From the 2023-24 Season
It may not seem like it, but the Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 season concluded a week ago. Now that the dust has settled, it is time to look back and…
How Much Did the Red Wings Improve in 2023-24?
It’s officially the offseason for the Detroit Red Wings. Playoffs were in reach, but, ultimately, the team fell short. Barely. “It was an exciting season,” general manager Steve Yzerman noted during…
Red Wings: 3 Burning Questions Heading Into the 2024 Offseason
The Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs this year by a razor-thin margin. Because of that, this may be the first offseason in many years where Red Wings fans are…