Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman sets clear expectation for new HC Todd McLellan

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman sets clear expectation for new HC Todd McLellan (Image Credit: Imagn)

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman made the decision recently to fire Derek Lalonde and hire longtime coach Todd McLellan in his place. The team is 13-17-4 and in seventh place in the Atlantic Division but it could still contend for a playoff spot.

Last season, the Red Wings only missed the playoffs as a result of a tiebreaker, so they believe they were close to breaking through. After a dismal opening to the season, Yzerman and company had to make the change.