The Red Wings have made a long-awaited change behind the bench. The team announced Thursday that former Kings head coach Todd McLellan has been signed to a multi-year deal to become the 29th bench boss in Detroit franchise history. Head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner have been relieved of their duties. Three straight losses heading into the holiday break … [Read more...] about Red Wings Fire Derek Lalonde, Hire Todd McLellan
Red Wings Assign William Lagesson And William Wallinder To AHL
As we’ve seen several teams do already, the Red Wings have sent a pair of players down now that we’re at the holiday break. Late last night, the team announced (Twitter link) that they re-assigned defensemen William Lagesson and William Wallinder to AHL Grand Rapids. Lagesson has been shuffled back and forth in recent days but did get into two games with Detroit this week. He … [Read more...] about Red Wings Assign William Lagesson And William Wallinder To AHL
Red Wings Activate Simon Edvinsson From Injured Reserve
Dec. 27: The Red Wings announced that they’ve activated Edvinsson from injured reserve, indicating he’ll make his return to the lineup tonight against the Maple Leafs after missing three games with an upper-body injury. Wallinder and Lagesson were returned to Grand Rapids over the holiday break in corresponding transactions. Chiarot should also be cleared to play after missing … [Read more...] about Red Wings Activate Simon Edvinsson From Injured Reserve
Red Wings Recall William Lagesson, Simon Edvinsson Out
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled defenseman William Lagesson from the AHL. Lagesson will serve as a fill-in for top defense prospect Simon Edvinsson, who is expected to be out this weekend with an upper-body injury, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. Both players are inactive for Detroit’s Friday night game against Montreal. This is already Lagesson’s third call … [Read more...] about Red Wings Recall William Lagesson, Simon Edvinsson Out
Red Wings Assign Ville Husso To AHL
Last season, the Red Wings primarily had three goaltenders on their roster, unwilling to run the risk of losing one through waivers. They haven’t been willing to do so this year, however. That continued today as the team announced (Twitter link) that goaltender Ville Husso has been sent down to AHL Grand Rapids. Husso cleared waivers early in the season and has primarily … [Read more...] about Red Wings Assign Ville Husso To AHL