Some Wings players found out via social media, but Derek Lalonde reached out to Dylan Larkin personally to break the news he was fired.

The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have relieved head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Bougher of their duties.

Derek Lalonde was fired as coach of the Detroit Red Wings after two-plus seasons. He has been replaced by former Wings assistant coach Todd McLellan. The team announced the news Thursday, on the third day of the NHL holiday break.

Fans have heard from new Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan a lot over the last few days. In fact, the veteran bench boss coached his first game in charge of the team hours after being introduced.

As they sit in the basement of the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Red Wings have made a coaching change. The team announced it has fired Derek Lalonde and hired veteran coach Todd McLellan as his replacement.

The NHL world and Red Wings fans shared thoughts on Detroit making an in-season coaching change amid a disappointing start to the season.

The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde, bringing in veteran Todd McLellan to try to turn around the team's season.

Not even the NHL's holiday break can stop the coaching carousel from spinning. Steve Yzerman pulled the trigger on Thursday, replacing Derek Lalonde with Todd McLellan.

The Red Wings' captain, one of the best offensive players in the NHL, hasn't scored a goal in his last 15 games.

Detroit Red Wings Andrew Copp & Dylan Larkin, Dec. 30, 2024 in Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan, Dec. 30, 2024 in Detroit. Helene St. James. Todd McLellan on what he wants to bring to Red Wings: Spirit & life