Author: Mikesportz
Three games at Little Caesars Arena, three victories for the Red Wings. They say home is where the heart is, and Detroit proved just how much heart they have when playing in front of their fans. Detroit flipped the switch after a disappointing road trip in which the Wings were clipped in three of their four games. Upon their return to Motor City, the Red Wings’ engine roared to life, now McLellan’s team is just two points away from a wildcard berth. The Yzerplan seems to finally be paying off, though much credit must be given to McLellan. Since being hired as head…
The Texas Longhorns have landed a transfer portal commitment from Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Hero Kanu. AUSTIN — The Texas Longhorns are adding some championship-winning experience to their roster for 2025. Per On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle transfer Hero Kanu has committed to Texas with two years of eligibility left. He played two seasons in Columbus and won a National Championship with the Buckeyes before entering the portal on Jan. 24. Originally from Germany, Kanu was a four-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class out of Santa Margarita Catholic in California. He received offers from teams like Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Clemson, Ole Miss,…
The LSU Basketball team has gotten off to a rocky start in SEC Play as the Tigers have fallen to 1-5 putting the Tigers in the bottom quarter of the SEC. A massive reason for LSU’s struggles in Conference Play is the fact that the LSU Basketball team has been playing without True Freshman Vyctorius Miller. The LSU Tigers have been lacking the scoring needed to keep up with some of the best teams in the Conference which has cost them several games. Vyctorius Miller has come off of the SEC’s Availability Report meaning he’ll play against Auburn on Wednesday…
It’s been a month now since Todd McLellan was brought in as the new head coach of the Red Wings, and Detroit is flying high under its new coach. In 16 games since McLellan took over, the Red Wings are 11-4-1, riding a three-game win streak as they prepare to head to western Canada on Wednesday It’s not unusual to see a midseason coaching bring better results in the NHL, but now more than 30 days in, the Red Wings’ surge has lasted longer than a simple adrenaline rush.
Among all the things that have gone right for the Detroit Red Wings since Christmas, on an individual level, Lucas Raymond’s performances are at the top. The 22-year-old has 23 points spanning Dec. 27-Jan. 27, tied for second in the NHL with Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl (who the Wings will see Thursday) and Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov and one behind sublime Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak. That’s heady company, and if that’s not enough, coach Todd McLellan brought up former Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg when asked what has stood out about Raymond’s play since McLellan was named coach Dec.…
“Seattle Seahawks Stun NFL with $80M Bid for DK Metcalf Replacement” In a shocking move that has sent waves through the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly made an $80 million bid to secure a replacement for wide receiver DK Metcalf. While Metcalf remains under contract, sources indicate that the Seahawks are preparing for the possibility of his departure amid escalating contract negotiations. This aggressive move suggests the franchise is determined to avoid a major gap in their offensive firepower. The identity of the targeted replacement remains unconfirmed, but rumors suggest the Seahawks have set their sights on Tee Higgins…
Todd McLellan to Detroit Red Wings: If you’re not working, you’re useless TAMPA, Fla. — The Detroit Red Wings have an easy scouting report to pull up next weekend. When they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on this coming Saturday, it should still be a fresh memory how poorly the Wings fared in their first outing of the season against their divisional foe. Certainly coach Todd McLellan did not have much positive to say after watching his Wings drop a 5-1 decision Saturday at Amalie Arena, letting the Bolts have time and space down low to seemingly score at will. …
Steve Yzerman took a flier with his first head coach hire as Detroit Red Wings general manager, bringing in Derek Lalonde, who had never served in that capacity in the NHL. It didn’t work, despite Lalonde’s success as a head coach at lower levels and two Stanley Cups in four years as an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Yzerman needed an experienced, proven NHL head coach for his second hire, which might be his last. He had to bring in someone who could immediately command respect in the room. Todd McLellan fits that description. He was hired Thursday, signed…
DETROIT – Coaching against your former team for the first time can be a strange feeling, one Todd McLellan knows all too well. He’ll experience it for the third time tonight when the Detroit Red Wings host the Los Angeles Kings (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Extra). McLellan has put his stamp on the Red Wings a month into his tenure. They’re playing faster. They’re scoring more. They’re outshooting opponents most nights because of better puck possession and a newfound shot mentality. The Red Wings (23-21-5, 51 points) are 10-4-1 since he arrived. They’ve ascended from a tie for the…
Former Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Todd Monken is signing an extension with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Monken will continue to lead one of the most impressive offenses in the NFL. Monken was the Georgia offensive coordinator for one of the most impressive stretches of UGA football history. He was the playcaller of the back-to-back national champions, leading the ninth best scoring offense in 2021 and the fifth best scoring offense in 2022. He helped develop Georgia legends such as Brock Bowers, Stetson Bennett, and Ladd McConkey. That success translated over to the NFL. Ever since the…