Author: Mikesportz
New Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan described the first game as a “roadmap,” giving him a hint of the best path forward. It is clear, though, that the Wings still very much lack the direction needed towards fulfilling general manager Steve Yzerman’s preseason expectation that the 2024-25 Wings are good enough to compete for a wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They take on the Washington Capitals Sunday on a four-game losing streak that’s left the Wings (13-18-4) tied at the bottom of the Eastern Conference in points (30) with the Buffalo Sabres. Not exactly a spirit-uplifting…
The Detroit Red Wings brought in Todd McLellan. It’s a surprising name as McLellan is a veteran head coach with a successful track record in the best league in the world. Yet, he chose the Detroit Red Wings. Here’s maybe why he did so We’ve already discussed the recent change to Todd McLellan as the new head coach and Trent Yawney as the new assistant coach. I looked to the Winged Wheel Podcast for insight. While there are plenty of other voices that I respect, the Winged Wheel Podcast tends to make content easily digestible for me. They offer various…
DETROIT — When the Detroit Red Wings replaced coach Derek Lalonde with Todd McLellan on Dec. 26, they were eight points out of the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. They looked lifeless on the ice. General manager Steve Yzerman pointed out they weren’t far off, though. “You get a three-game winning streak,” he said Dec. 27, “you’re right back in the mix.” Well, now they’re on a four-game winning streak and three points out of the second wild card. They will host one of the teams they’re chasing, the Ottawa Senators, at Little…
Patrik Laine has expressed regret over comments he made about the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 23, right before the holiday break, acknowledging that he learned a lesson after facing retaliation on the ice. Now a member of the Montreal Canadiens after the Habs traded for him last offseason, the winger had openly criticized his former team at the end of last year, saying he was “tired of losing” and implying that some players were “too comfortable” with failure. Those remarks did not go unnoticed in Columbus, with defenseman Zach Werenski firing back at his former teammate and the Blue…
David Reinbacher Joins Canadiens on Road Trip and Could Be Set to Make His Debut Soon Originally posted on Habs Fanatics | By Elias Adaime | Last updated Feb 2, 2025 12:52 PM ET We had an important development in the last few hours, involving the young defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens, David Reinbacher. Against all odds, the Habs announced that Reinbacher has traveled with the team for the trip to California. Does this mean he will return to play directly with the Montreal Canadiens, and not with the Laval Rocket? It seems like a possibility, but in any case, it’s definitely great news for the young…
From the moment the Chicago Blackhawks won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, general manager Kyle Davidson might as well have had a Connor Bedard salary cap calculator inserted into his brain. As exciting as drafting a potential generational player was for the organization and as much cap flexibility as Davidson has had in the early years of his rebuild, Davidson has known since winning the lottery that the day would come when he’d have to agree to a second contract with Bedard. And that cap number will influence every decision from there on. Even though those negotiations can’t officially begin…
Astros’ options to re-sign Alex Bregman are slim as another team makes similar offer The days go by and the third baseman remains a free agent s the Houston Astros look to renew Alex Bregman’s contract, another team is interested in the player’s services with an offer that could be too attractive for the player: the Detroit Tigers. Bregman is looking for a multi-year contract and no less than $200 million dollars, and although the Astros are the first choice for the third baseman, they have been reluctant to offer the contract he is looking for, having already rejected an…
LSU insider claims injury to Garrett Nussmeier could put Brian Kelly on the hot seat The LSU Tigers will want to improve on their 2024 season, where they were expected to make the College Football Playoff. The Tigers ended their year with a 9-4 record. Coach Brian Kelly does not want this to happen again, and one of the strongest ways to prevent it from occurring involves the Tigers’ quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. LSU insider Matt Moscona spoke on how a “doomsday scenario” could start for the Tigers, which would put Kelly on the hot seat. On the latest edition…
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart supported his former players as they competed in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Five former Georgia players played in the Senior Bowl. Running back Trevor Etienne, linebacker Smael Mondon, defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, safety Dan Jackson and wide receiver Arian Smith all player for the American Team in the annual predraft scrimmage. The American Team defeated the National Team 22-19. Trevor Etienne and Dan Jackson both caught the eyes of NFL draft scouts with solid performances throughout the week. Loved getting to see our guys in Mobile! Proud of them & excited to see them…
2. Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat at Odds Over Team Leadership—Could This Rift Break Up Detroit’s Core? Just months after forming what was expected to be one of the NHL’s most dangerous duos, Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat may not be seeing eye to eye. Reports emerging from Detroit suggest a power struggle is brewing between the two stars, potentially threatening team chemistry. According to sources, Larkin—who has been the Red Wings’ captain and face of the franchise—feels that DeBrincat’s arrival has shifted team dynamics in an unexpected way. Meanwhile, DeBrincat, known for his offensive prowess, allegedly believes that he…