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Angry Detroit Red Wings fans demand Derek Lalonde's job after latest lethargic loss
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After yet another frustrating, lethargic loss by the Detroit Red Wings, fans are continuing to demand major changes to their team before it's too late for this year.
Another day, another lethargic loss for the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit was outplayed and outshot by a wide margin against the Philadelphia Flyers in last night's game, and despite the best efforts of goaltender Cam Talbot, there was only so much he could do.
At one point, he had stopped all 27 shots the Flyers had fired on him (while his teammates had managed just 11 at the same time) before he was finally beaten by Scott Laughton in the 2nd period.....it was the first of what would be four goals on the night for him.
And after watching Talbot give the only notable effort of the night while his teammates left him completely out to dry, angry Red Wings fans continued their chorus of demanding that GM Steve Yzerman make a coaching change and replace Derek Lalonde.
At this point, I don't care if Lalonde finishes the year but there is absolutely no way you can allow him to be the coach next year.
The players obviously have to perform but sometimes the efforts just look awful and that's on him. Unacceptable
The players obviously have to perform but sometimes the efforts just look awful and that's on him. Unacceptable
We need a new coach for Christmas, long overdue make the damn change already!
Was going to buy tickets to Saturday night game, absolutely not happening after what I watched tonight, sellers at the deadline
If i dont see hes gone tomorrow im done for the year. Its just way too far gone at this point.
Pathetic!! How can we be rebuilding when we just play a bunch of old guys?? I'd rather lose with the young guys who actually want to play! And for the love of God, get Lalonde out of here!!
Will GM Steve Yzerman be forced to make a change?
Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman is known for his calculated approach to how he manages his team, and it's anyone's guess what he's thinking at any given time.
One of the most secretive executives in sports, Yzerman has given zero indiction that any change is on the horizon for his team, which he's now overseen for nearly 6 years.
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DECEMBRE 13 | 168 ANSWERS Angry Detroit Red Wings fans demand Derek Lalonde's job after latest lethargic loss Who bears more blame for the Detroit Red Wings struggles this year? | ||
| Derek Lalonde | 100 | 59.5 % |
| Steve Yzerman | 47 | 28 % |
| Other | 21 | 12.5 % |
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