New Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan spoke with the media ahead of tonight’s match-up with the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 PM EST start on FanDuel Sportsnet Detroit/Sportsnet Ontario/TVA Sports/97.1 FM). McLellan addressed his hiring and the developments at Detroit’s morning skate.
Here are some Tweets of note from McLellan’s presser:
Todd McLellan says he and longtime assistant Trent Yawney can’t just come in and wave a magic wand: “We just don’t have time. But what we’ve asked the players to do is play harder, play faster and play a little bit smarter.” Also notes improve of improving the spirit ASAP. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/3DJFQYh1TL
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) December 27, 2024
Coach McLellan speaking on coaching for the Wings, “the task or process in front of us is intense, but it’s doable.” #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) December 27, 2024
McClellan says: we must improve the SPIRIT of the team… the team CAN play harder…#Detroit #RedWings pic.twitter.com/TSwjmc4tXw
— WoodyFOX2 (@Fox2Woody) December 27, 2024
Todd McLellan said he asked the Red Wings to play smarter, harder, and faster — and to improve the spirit of the team.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
He said there is no magic wand right away, so tonight they’ll “play hockey.” pic.twitter.com/MkX8mr0dtm
"I was bored as hell sitting at home." — new #redwings head coach Todd McLellan.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 27, 2024
“The energy has to come from both ends” -Todd McLellan on the importance of getting contributions from veterans and young players as he takes over pic.twitter.com/5dhDFtb2jI
— Sam Stockton (@_samstockton) December 27, 2024
Pretty clear it was important for Todd McLellan to bring Trent Yawney with him. Yzerman said that Bob Boughner’s firing was based more on McLellan wanting Yawney on the staff.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) December 27, 2024
“It’s going to take Trent (Yawney) and I 5, 6, 7 games to get to know individuals.” Todd McLellan when talking about how to get the best out of each player. He added that right now he knows they “can play harder.” #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 27, 2024
Sounds like this has been percolating with McLellan and Yzerman for about 10 days before final decision was made on Christmas Eve.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) December 27, 2024
Todd McLellan started talking to Steve Yzerman about the possibility of taking over as Red Wings head coach about 10 days ago.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
McLellan said Yzerman finally called, and he flew from Christmas in Toronto to Los Angeles to get suits and his belongings. pic.twitter.com/Tp8UJ1MdRt
"Good coaches don't just bring their suitcases to work and force it on the players. They find a system that works." Great quote.#LGRW #RedWings
— The Grind Line Podcast™ (@GrindLinePod) December 27, 2024
Cam Talbot getting the start in net tonight #LGRW
— Carley Johnston (@carleykjohnston) December 27, 2024
McLellan said Cam Talbot will start tonight. He talked about the comfort level with Talbot, having coached him in two previous stints. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 27, 2024
New Red Wings head coach Todd McClelland talks to the media. He admits that he’s never been in a situation where he was brought in at almost the halfway point of the season. He’s been on the other side unfortunately though. pic.twitter.com/bt4QrlN85A
— Ken Kal (@KenKalDRW) December 27, 2024
Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot jokingly texted Todd McLellan when the news broke: “Again!?”
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) December 27, 2024
This will be McLellan’s third time coaching Talbot. pic.twitter.com/wiGse0nd0u
Talbot starting tonight if that wasn’t obvious. The veteran netminder texted McLellan “again?!” after the team announced. This is their third team together. #LGRW
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) December 27, 2024
McClellan says: it's Hockeytown for a REASON…#Detroit #RedWings pic.twitter.com/EUAx516pms
— WoodyFOX2 (@Fox2Woody) December 27, 2024
McLellan said he’s assuming Chiarot and Edvinsson are in tonight.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) December 27, 2024
McLellan said he anticipates both being available tonight. https://t.co/H1SuWaHsse
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) December 27, 2024
McLellan said skate was important for both Edvinsson & Chiarot. He believes both of them will play tonight. #LGRW
— Daniella Bruce (@daniellabruce_) December 27, 2024
