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Numbers don’t lie. But sometimes Red Wings numbers don’t make sense. “We’re averaging five and a half chances a game on the power play,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said.

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Red Wings Notebook: A Right Proper Shortage On Detroit Blue Line

Already facing a shortage of rights, the Detroit Red Wings saw another one taken away from them in Thursday’s 6-3 season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 10

What Red Wings Must Do To Make Predictions Wrong

FanDuel shows the Red Wings at +5000 to win the Stanley Cup this season. That’s a 1.97% probability. The Athletic projects Coach Derek Lalonde’s team to finish with 81 points.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 10

Following Uneventful Camp, Red Wings Hoping For Eventful Season

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to open the 2024-25 NHL regular on Thursday by playing host to the Pittsburgh Penguins, everyone can agree on one point – training camp went pretty much as expected.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 7

Red Wings Not Quite Ready to Name Starting Goalie

As it turned out, everyone is a winner in Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde’s “blank slate” goaltending competition. “We’re going with three and three in a positive way,” Lalonde said.

Detroit Red Wings News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Red Wings HC Derek Lalonde Next to be Fired?

This season feels like a make-or-break year for the Detroit Red Wings, in more ways than one. One of the NHL's most-storied franchises, Detroit has missed the playoffs for eight seasons in a row, the longest drought in team history.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 3

Improved Defense Won’t Help Red Wings if Scoring Drops

It’s challenging to know how well the Red Wings are playing defensively this preseason because lineups are always a blend of veterans, PTO hopefuls and players not quite ready for the show.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde sounds off on regression narrative in 2024-25

The Detroit Red Wings have regression candidates on their roster heading into the 2024-25 season. This is not specific to Detroit, mind you. Even teams such as the Edmonton Oilers have regression candidates on their team.

Detroit Red Wings News / Inside The Rink / August 26

Lalonde Not Worried About Lack of Contract Extension for Seider and Raymond

The Detroit Red Wings missed the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the last day of the regular season. The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime to eliminate the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde Should Be on Hot Seat in 2024-25

The Detroit Red Wings find themselves at one of the most critical junctures in the team’s rebuild heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Having just missed

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 20

NHL Rumors: Derek Lalonde, Edmonton Oilers, And Arbitrations

Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey NOW: After what happened last season, the Detroit Red Wings are expected to take that next step this 2024-25 campaign. This is the third year of the tenure of Derek Lalonde.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Lalonde, Capuano among USA’s assistant coaches for IIHF Men’s World Championship

USA Hockey has announced that Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, Ottawa Senators associate coach Jack Capuano and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Ty Hennes have been named assistant coaches for the USA Men’s World Championship team.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Derek Lalonde gives sobering take on Red Wings playoff push

The Detroit Red Wings had a must-win game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. But, unfortunately, they came up just short. Detroit controlled play for most of the contest, but some mistakes cost them.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 4

3 Red Wings Head Coach Candidates if Derek Lalonde Is Fired

While the Detroit Red Wings remain in the middle of the race for a playoff spot with only seven games left in the regular season, they have struggled over the past month-plus.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde gives sobering admission after Canucks win

The Detroit Red Wings returned to action and earned a major win. They defeated the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday thanks to a Jake Walman penalty shot in overtime.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1

Red Wings’ Derek Lalonde on January turnaround: ‘That’s what we’ve wanted’

The Detroit Red Wings looked down and out heading into the new year. Detroit was abysmal in the month of December, dropping out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.