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Whats not to love about Todd McLellan? I love everything about this coach. Straight forward no bulls*** approach to players and media. Puts in work and demands max effort every shift every game. Trusts and plays the young players and rewards good play. Not even mentioning his systems - less dump and chase more puck possession hockey. McLellan is a great coach and a perfect fit for where this team is at. Look at the difference in play from the most important players on this team. Larks, Ray, Seider have been leading the team all season but theyve all taken it to a whole other level since Todd came in. Kasper and Jo look like completely different players under Todd. Hes done well with Berg and Soda. I look forward to see what he can do with Danielson, Maz, MBN, ASP, ect.

Yeah, I don’t really see any downside with Todd. I realize that he’s never won a Cup, but I actually kinda prefer that. Right before we hired him I was talking to a buddy about the Wings and said I wanted a coach that was still hungry to win…just like I want players that are hungry to win and not just riding out the ends of their careers. Todd still has something to prove and I like that. Edit: Plus we now play faster and more exciting hockey. I remember one of the dumb dumbs around here said Todd played “boring trap” hockey. Couldn’t be further from the truth…thank god. It’s fun to see the boys score goals finally.

This team is gonna be ok. Just need the upgrades at 2C, 1LHD, 1G for the future. Whether that comes from within or trade, it needs to happen soon. At least by start of next season.

Curiosity got the best of me d*mn these boring training calls. as of today Sens 50 GP 56 points in 3rd Wings 50 GP 53 points so a mere 3 points with games being even WC 1/2 Bruins 52 GP 56 points WC1 Tampa 49 GP 55 points WC2 so they are in contention for 3rd or WC1 We are 3 back of Bruins with 2 games in hand but then again so are the Sens, Habs, Rags, Jackets Getting to the playoffs definitely hinges on winning in division like Kip stated earlier.

This coaching change like has been refreshing. Todd looks at things and says why not. Like the simple pairing of AJO with Simon vs having AJO bounce in and out of the lineup. Derek never thought of pairing the 2 guys that played together in GR Todd went this makes sense. When Todd called out Holl after a game he wasn't douchy but more matter of fact that Holl knew he sucked that game. Holl's play hasn't been worse since then. I think TM is brutally honest with the players behind the scenes and they respect that fact that there is no ambiguity with TM. Plus TM isn't acting like we won the stat sheet but still lost ya for us. If we lose he is blunt its almost like a softer Torts. I am getting semi bullish about the playoffs just think we have min room for errors to make it. But I am now looking forward to staying up past bedtime for the Western CA trip. Whereas in Oct/Nov this trip was catch the highlights on nhl.com and expect loses. Rest of this year going to be fun and looking forward to more kids and more TM system next year.

Tampa, Montreal, Boston and NYR all lost tonight. Good night for the Wings’ playoff chances.

I don't love Todd McLellan, but I love having him coaching the Red Wings. It's almost ten years ago the last time this team had a seasoned head coach.

We wake up this morning two points out of the Wild Card, three points out of the final divisional seed, and three VERY beatable divisional rivals just ahead of us in the standings. The postseason is still very attainable. What an unbelievable turnaround we've seen. There's no doubt in my mind that the team we just watched spank LA last night (with a third line of Motte-Veleno-Shine?!?!?) can go better than .500 against Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, and Tampa for the remainder of the season. If we can be the best (or even 2nd best) team in that group we should make the playoffs...assuming we keep it up. It's a good day to be a Red Wings fan.

Not Lalonde.

Damn, Marco is pretty damn good. Who could have seen that coming?

Started a little shaky but Marco and Raymond with two great plays leading to goals. Rolling now. Johansson is emerging. That dude looks real solid tonight again.

He better get this team motivated, ASAP! They can still turn this around! Stop playing the junk players and play the ones that deserve the shot! Hopefully now that Ilitch allowed this to happen, Yzerman can upgrade the team via trades. NO MORE TOP 15 PICKS! Playoffs or else!