Todd McLellan inherits Red Wings’ fight for playoffs amid struggles
McLellan, most recently the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, brings a wealth of coaching experience, including stints with the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers. He served as an assistant coach with Detroit from 2005 to 2008. Trent Yawney, who worked with McLellan in Los Angeles and Edmonton, will join the Red Wings as an assistant coach.