Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde, Sept. 30, 2204 in Detroit. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press. MORE WINGS: Before Red Wings can dream about winning in June, they must learn to win in March ...

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Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, center, watches a play against New York Rangers during the first period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

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