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Both team and coaching... HOWEVER... It's the responsibility of the coaching staff to get the guys to buy into and play a system (what system Lalonde has implemented - I haven't a clue)...Most nights this team looks lost, unmotivated, incapable, or unwilling to play at the NHL level...Winnipeg is certainly a top 5-10 NHL team right now and the way we're playing the Wings are a top 5-10 AHL team. After his 1st season I gave Lalonde a pass, but was suspect...This past season it was clear that this team needs someone else behind the bench...Now we're seeing a carryover from last season and if Yzerman doesn't care for additional scrutiny he'll need to make a move, but I won't hold my breath since this is Lalonde's last season under contract...We'll likely see a new guy behind the bench this summer 2025.

Is that dumb b**ch Vladdy16 still around? She banned me last time. Not gonna lie - I miss the old you from time to time.

If losing bad tonight means Yzerman removes the coaching staff then I hope it's a blowout and Lalonde is made to perform seppuku at center ice afterwards...

Lyon should never have to pay for a meal again while he is a member of these Detroit Red Wings... Was needed at the start of the 2023/2024. but yeah I must agree...This team continues to show no idea of what they're doing and if it weren't for Lyon it would've been an ugly loss.

Just tuned in myself...Down 5-1...2nd intermission.

I'm still convinced this team would be better off with someone else behind the bench...

I'm curious to what an 'upgrade' behind the bench would look like 1st...

Looks like Dave Grohl. This could get ugly tonight...Hope I'm wrong.

Yup - would love to have the Tkachuk bros on the Red Wings any day…Skilled, competitive, and absolute d-bags on the ice.

Yup - Tkachuk got under Kassian’s skin multiple times and Kassian would lose it…Very entertaining.

1 of the few times I'd cheer for the Oilers was while watching Kassian beat up Tkachuk.

Menopause & Dildos Sounds like a law firm

Puts a whole new meaning to ‘chug jug’…

Apparently he's on a bit of a crusade where he feels the need to set the tone for himself and for other goalies regarding future contracts...

Unless Boston takes our garbage - Swayman isn't worth it...He has a chip on his shoulder, had no problem using social media to make the Bruins brass look bad and/or to get them to meet his demands, and he's has about the same experience at the NHL level as Lyon.

Other option might be to sign Swayman for 2, or 3 years in the $5 to $6 million aav range…Granted the Bruins could lose him to UFA, but by then all parties would know his worth.

Nope - not many...Utah, San Jose, Calgary, Anaheim, and Columbus...To be honest I haven't a clue as to which of those 5 would be interested in his services for his current salary demands and what Bruins brass would want in return.

He may have to settle for less in both aav and term if he wants to play this season...With Neely/Sweeney in the public spotlight over this (and the amount $$$ disclosed) might see a rival GM throw Swayman an offer sheet? The more I think about it this could go up to the December 1st deadline of signing RFAs.

Swayman is likely gonna find a new zip code to call home within a few weeks...Doubt he'll ever play again in Boston (unless he's the opposing goalie).

Awww thanks Scott

I will agree that Lalonde is a Blashill clone and hopefully this is his last season behind the bench in Detroit.

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I am not the one making any comparison, or claim...Scroll upwards and you'll see whom my post is quoting...I'll give you a hint.

It's been said he's back to his old self and training regimen...

Larkin is damn good - in fact I'd say he's our best overall 2-way player, but not our most offensively gifted player. I honestly doubt he'll have 1200 plus pts when he retires...He's already 28 yrs old, has 506 pts in 652 games...Do you honestly believe he'll have another 700 plus pts by the time his current contract expires after the 2030/2031 season (if he even makes it that far and if injuries don't cut his career short)? I'd love to be wrong, but it isn't gonna happen.