The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement, a major change by general manager Steve Yzerman more than a third of the way through another disappointing season in the place known as “Hockeytown.” The move the day after Christmas comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of 12. They’ve lost 21 of … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde and name Todd McLellan as his replacement
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Facing hometown Canucks ‘a bit surreal’ for Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini
Macklin Celebrini grew up dreaming about playing NHL hockey at Rogers Arena. Soon that dream will become a reality. … [Read more...] about Facing hometown Canucks ‘a bit surreal’ for Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini
‘Swedish Christmas’: Chicago Blackhawks coaches Anders Sorensen and Derek King share a holiday tradition – another way they’re a package deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have their traditions, like a lot of teams, but interim head coach Anders Sorensen and assistant coach Derek King share one of their own. “The Swedish Christmas,” King said with a sense of flair. “That’s what he told me (it’s called), but I don’t know if I should believe him.” That’s King, ever the cutup. Sorensen said, “We celebrate Christmas Eve, we … [Read more...] about ‘Swedish Christmas’: Chicago Blackhawks coaches Anders Sorensen and Derek King share a holiday tradition – another way they’re a package deal
Sabres end 13-game losing streak with 7-1 win over Islanders, look forward to continued success
The Buffalo Sabres can carry the good cheer of ending the longest losing streak in the NHL this season into their holiday break. … [Read more...] about Sabres end 13-game losing streak with 7-1 win over Islanders, look forward to continued success
Blackhawks drop 2nd straight on road trip in 4-3 loss to Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Brock Faber snapped a tie in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by edging the Blackhawks, 4-3, on Monday night. Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon and Marcus Foligno also scored for Minnesota. Yakov Trenin had two assists, and Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 shots. Foligno's empty-netter made it 4-2 with 1:24 … [Read more...] about Blackhawks drop 2nd straight on road trip in 4-3 loss to Wild