Todd McLellan making a difference

Five improvements driving the Red Wings’ surge under coach Todd McLellan
In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday. It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching change bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.
Detroit Red Wings' new 'sense of belief' spurs turnaround under Todd McLellan
The Detroit Red Wings believe in themselves again, says new head coach Todd McLellan. That has made all the difference in the world.
Kings head to Detroit for matchup with Red Wings and former coach Todd McLellan
McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.
One month in, Todd McLellan has changed Red Wings' outlook
But McLellan and his assistant Trent Yawney have given this team a pulse. The mood around the team is upbeat and confident. A push toward the playoffs is still very much on the ra
Todd McLellan to Detroit Red Wings: If you're not working, you're useless
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan wasn't happy with their poor net presence in Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Red Wings face the Kings in a non-conference matchup
Los Angeles Kings (26-14-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (23-21-5, in the Atlantic Division)
Detroit Red Wings' Lucas Raymond drawing comparisons to Henrik Zetterberg. Here's why
Lucas Raymond is a big reason the Detroit Red Wings are doing so well, and Patrick Kane may soon rejoin the lineup.
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Todd McLellan of Detroit Red Wings compares his early coaching days to a diaper
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Todd McLellan painted quite an analogy in discussing how much it means to him to coach the Detroit Red Wings. He's only a week into the job, returning to the team where he ...
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Young Detroit Red Wings learn it's good to be called into Todd McLellan's office
The Detroit Red Wings are two weeks into Todd McLellan's reign as head coach, and so far, the vibes, as Marco Kasper put it, are good. The Wings take a five-game winning streak up against ...
Youth development key in Detroit Red Wings' winter meetings
The Detroit Red Wings' future is being shaped by GM Steve Yzerman's front office planning meetings, and by coach Todd ...
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Todd McLellan settles in as Detroit Red Wings' new coach, from good morning to real estate
Good morning? Yes, a simple good morning. That's one of the ways Todd McLellan described he is getting to know Detroit Red Wings players. He was named their new coach Dec. 26 and, along with ...
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Red Wings rookie reaping net-front benefits
Coaches emphasize the importance of players going to the net but getting them there often is easier said than done. Not with Marco Kasper. The Detroit Red Wings rookie goes to the net and stays there.
Cam Talbot stops 28 shots as Detroit Red Wings beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0
Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0.
Detroit Red Wings' Michael Rasmussen OK, but Vladimir Tarasenko 'looking for his teeth'
The immediate status report on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen is that his departure from Saturday's game looked ...