Detroit Red Wings fire head coach Derek Lalonde, names Todd McLellan as new coach

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Red Wings announced it has relieved head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Bougher of their duties after the team lost three straight games in the last week.

The team named former Los Angeles Kings coach Todd McLellan to lead the Red Wings. 

Lalonde was named the Red Wings coach in 2022, succeeding Jeff Blashill.

McLellan, who signed a multi-year contract, will be the franchise's 29th coach. The team also hired Tren Yawney as the assistant coach.