A coaching change for the Detroit Red Wings has been addressed and it's not what you think
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The Red Wings already made a major coaching change by hiring Todd McLellan; are they considering adding another familiar face during the summer?
Red Wings general manger Steve Yzerman made one major coaching move this year, firing Derek Lalonde and assistant coach Bob Boughner on December 26 while hiring former Stanley Cup-winning assistant coach Todd McLellan.
He also hired Trent Yawney as an assistant to once again serve on McLellan's staff as he had done with the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.
Speaking of familiar faces who had already worked with McLellen, could the Red Wings be considering another addition that Red Wings fans will remember?
Per Yardbarker, the Red Wings could consider bringing in in former assistant Jay Woodcroft, who has worked with McLellan in Detroit, San Jose and Edmonton.
In general, five-on-five scoring has been a weak point for the past few seasons. Given this, I wonder if McLellan will augment the coaching staff and bring in Jay Woodcroft to help boost offensive output. The former Edmonton Oilers coach served as McLellan's assistant for 10 seasons and will be a free agent this summer - the 2024-25 season was the last year of his deal with the Oilers.
Prior to his time as McLellan's assistant, Woodcroft served as Detroit's video coach under Mike Babcock from 2005-2008. Clearly, there's trust and familiarity between the two. They even hosted a coaching clinic together at the 2024 NHL Global Series in Czechia.
Prior to his time as McLellan's assistant, Woodcroft served as Detroit's video coach under Mike Babcock from 2005-2008. Clearly, there's trust and familiarity between the two. They even hosted a coaching clinic together at the 2024 NHL Global Series in Czechia.
Woodcroft has also been the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers; he replaced the fired Dave Tippett and led them to both a Conference Final appearance in 2022 and a Conference Semi-Final appearance in 2023.
He was fired by ex-Red Wings general manager Ken Holland after starting 3-9-1 in 2023-24.
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AVRIL 12 | 308 ANSWERS A coaching change for the Detroit Red Wings has been addressed and it's not what you think Would you welcome an addition of Jay Woodcroft to the Red Wings' coaching staff? | ||
| Yes | 222 | 72.1 % |
| No | 86 | 27.9 % |
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