This makes tons of sense given that Derek Lalonde is not an NHL head coach, and might need some experience behind the bench in managing the defense. Per the Free Press’s Helene St. James:
The Detroit Red Wings are looking at adding former Wings defenseman Bob Boughner to their new coaching staff.
In an interview with the Free Press on Thursday, Lalonde laid out what he’s looking for as he adds a defense assistant to his coaching staff.
“With that D position, I really would love some big-time experience there,” Lalonde said. “Both playing experience and coaching experience. I did not play in this league; I think there’s huge value in that. I would hope to get a guy of that experience to lean on.”
