Of note from Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s press conference discussing the firing of Derek Lalonde and hiring of Todd McLellan:
Yzerman says he can’t give an exact date or time but the gradual decline this season pushed him to make a coaching change. “Our team isn’t performing what my expectations are, whether anybody agrees with that or not … our players aren’t playing to their individual expectations”
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) December 27, 2024
“Everyone’s frustrated. It’s not like anyone’s not trying to win,” Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said. “You could sense it.”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
He felt like after the Toronto game, this was the time to move on from Derek Lalonde. pic.twitter.com/LbnyLuFFuU
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman speaking about the coaching change. He said the team isn’t performing up to his expectations. Why? The players aren’t performing up to his expectations individually. “Everyone’s frustrated.”
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) December 27, 2024
Steve Yzerman was asked if the Red Wings are good enough.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
“For what? To win the Cup? No,” he said. Yzerman believed this team could be a Wild Card team. pic.twitter.com/ZvG88Mw8S9
Yzerman on the current roster: “My expectation at the start of the year if everything went well … I think with this group we could compete for a wild card spot.” #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) December 27, 2024
Yzerman says McClellan is an excellent choice- and adds that his expectation with this group is a wild card spot#Detroit #RedWings pic.twitter.com/J08nBWwE5T
— WoodyFOX2 (@Fox2Woody) December 27, 2024
Steve Yzerman said his expectations for his team, if everything goes right, was to compete for a wild card spot.
— David Alter (@dalter) December 27, 2024
“Clearly we aren’t there, hence the change (of head coach).”
Steve Yzerman said Red Wings players aren’t meeting individual expectations.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
He addressed where they need to be better. Short answer: everywhere. pic.twitter.com/XdY8uSaNJe
“I believe Todd is the best coach available to us today”
— Brian Fisher (@BrianFisherLORW) December 27, 2024
Earlier he mentioned he’d been in touch with McLellan since his time in Detroit, and thinks he can help the team take the next step. #LGRW
Steve Yzerman was clear today. His expectation this season is to be competing for a wild card spot & he feels this team has the talent to do so. He hopes McLellan can get them back to playing at their highest level both as a team and individually. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 27, 2024
Steve Yzerman says he thinks Todd McLellan (who came in as an assistant coach his last year as a player) is an excellent coach who’s going to take us to the next level #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) December 27, 2024
Yzerman says he understands & respects the fanbase & the opinions of those who think the Detroit Red Wings rebuild is taking too long, & that they're trying to make the right decisions & do things as quickly as he can (while acknowledging that it's a non-linear process). #LGRW
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) December 27, 2024
"We're going to continue to do everything that we possibly can to build a team that compete for the Stanley Cup, and I'm hoping to expedite that process any way we can." -Steve Yzerman #LGRW #Redwings
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) December 27, 2024
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman explaining the trade process:
— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) December 27, 2024
"I'm going to give you my bad players for your good players. I'll give you two bad ones for one good one.
"It doesn't work that way."
Yzerman with a helpful reminder: you can't trade bad players (even multiple) for good players.
— Devin L. (@HockeyWithDevin) December 27, 2024
He's looking to make moves, but the cost has to make sense.
Steve Yzerman said his expectations for his team, if everything goes right, was to compete for a wild card spot.
— David Alter (@dalter) December 27, 2024
“Clearly we aren’t there, hence the change (of head coach).”
As I’ve said, expectations were set and nobody in the #LGRW organization expected to be 2nd last in the East by Xmas. https://t.co/FgDcDAblxP
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 27, 2024
Here’s the archive link to the presser:
"If you have a better way, you're free to share it with me, okay?" 👀
— Winged Wheel Podcast (@WingedWheelPod) December 27, 2024
Steve Yzerman gets a bit passionate while discussing the #RedWings rebuild, how long it's taking, & what he can do to expedite it. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/NbfZwwNW7r