DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced today that the team has named Todd McLellan as the 29th head coach in franchise history and signed him to a multi-year contract. In addition, the Red Wings have hired Trent Yawney as an assistant coach.

Head coach Derek Lalonde and assistant coach Bob Boughner have been relieved of their coaching duties effective immediately.

McLellan, 57, returns to the organization with 16 seasons of experience as an NHL head coach (assistant coach, 2005-2008). He has a 598-412-134 regular season record and a 42-46 postseason record with the Los Angeles Kings (2019-2008). 24), Edmonton Oilers (2015-19) and San Jose Sharks (2008-15). His 598 regular season victories rank 24th in NHL history and sixth among active coaches behind Paul Maurice (891), Lindy Ruff (876), Peter Laviolette (823), John Tortorella (757) and Peter DeBoer (632). Teams coached by McLellan have reached the 50-win mark three times and the 100-point plateau six times. McLellan’s teams have also made the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine times, including six consecutive postseason appearances with the Sharks. In recognition of his efforts, McLellan was twice named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award for NHL Coach of the Year (2008-09, 2016-17) and coached in two NHL All-Star Games (2009, 2012).

Before returning to the Red Wings, McLellan was the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings for five seasons from 2019 to 2024. During his tenure with the Kings, McLellan compiled a 164-130-44 regular season record and a 5-8 postseason record, helping the club to back-to-back Stanley Cup berths in 2021-22 and 2022-23 Playoffs helped. Overall, McLellan is one of the Kings’ all-time leaders with 338 games coached (5th), 164 wins (4th) and 372 points (4th). Prior to coaching the Kings, McLellan served as the Edmonton Oilers’ bench boss for four seasons, compiling a 123-119-34 record and a 7-6 postseason record. McLellan is among Edmonton’s all-time scoring leaders with 266 games managed (4th), 123 wins (4th) and 270 points (4th). In the 2016-17 season, McLellan led the Oilers to a record of 47-26-9, a 33-point improvement over the previous season. This season, the Oilers recorded their first 100-point season since 1986-87 and secured a postseason berth for the first time since reaching the 2006 Stanley Cup Final.

McLellan made his NHL head coaching debut with the San Jose Sharks, where he remains the franchise’s all-time leader in games coached (540), wins (311), points (688) and postseason games coached (62). Overall, in seven seasons with the Sharks from 2008 to 2015, McLellan compiled a 311-163-66 regular season record and a 30-32 postseason record, leading the club in each of his first six seasons behind the Sharks the Stanley Cup playoffs bench. During McLellan’s tenure, the Sharks reached the 40-win mark six times, surpassed the 100-point mark four times, won three straight Pacific Division titles (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11) and won the first presidential title. Trophy in franchise history (2008–09). The Sharks also made consecutive Western Conference final appearances in 2009-10 and 2010-11 and reached the Western Conference semifinals in 2012-13.

Prior to joining the Sharks, McLellan spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Red Wings from 2005 to 2008, helping the organization win the Stanley Cup championship in 2008. During McLellan’s tenure, the Red Wings also captured three consecutive Central Division titles (2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08), two Presidential Trophies (2005–06, 2007–08), and a Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (2007–08). 08). During his time with the Red Wings, McLellan was tasked with leading Detroit’s power play, which ranked first in the NHL in 2005-06 (22.1 percent) and third in 2007-08 (20.7 percent).

Before entering the NHL coaching ranks, McLellan was head coach of the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League for four seasons from 2001 to 2005. He posted a 154-129-37 record and led the franchise to the 2003 Calder Cup title. McLellan led the Eros to the 2002-03 Central Division title and coached in the 2003 and 2004 AHL All-Star Games. McLellan spent five seasons as coach of the Minnesota Wild’s main affiliate after leading the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League to a 43-32-7 record in 2000-01.

A native of Melville, Saskatchewan, McLellan served as head coach and general manager of the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League for six seasons from 1994 to 1990. He posted a 250-176-49 regular season record, winning the Central Division title in 1995-96 and an East Division crown in the 1999-2000 season. He was named WHL Manager of the Year in 1996-97 and Coach of the Year in 1999-00. McLellan was previously head coach of the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League from 1992 to 1994, leading the club to a 40-point improvement in his second season with the club. He was inducted into the SJHL Hall of Fame in 2024.

Prior to his coaching career, McLellan played two professional seasons in North America. McLellan was selected in the fifth round (104th overall) of the NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and recorded two points (1-1-2) in five games with the club during the 1987-88 season. He also recorded 70 points (25-45-70) and 49 penalty minutes in 107 games with the Springfield Indians of the AHL from 1987 to 1989. McLellan accumulated 164 points (66-98-164) and 127 penalty minutes in 178 games with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades from 1983 to 1987 before turning professional.

On the international stage, McLellan served as head coach of Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, where he coached Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. McLellan also led Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, marking the country’s first gold medal at the annual tournament since 2007. McLellan previously won a bronze medal as an assistant coach with Team Canada at the 2000 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Yawney, 59, joins the Red Wings after spending five seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings from 2019-2024. He previously held the same position with the Oilers (2019-20), Anaheim Ducks (2014-18), Sharks (2008-11) and Chicago Blackhawks (1999-00). Additionally, Yawney served twice as head coach of the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL from 2000 to 2005 and 2012 to 2014, and also served as assistant head coach of the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL during the 2011 to 2012 season. Yawney made his NHL head coaching debut with the Blackhawks and compiled a 33-55-15 record in two seasons with the club from 2005 to 2007. At the international level, Yawney was an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2011 Spengler Cup. He also served as head coach at the 2007 IIHF U18 World Championship and worked as an assistant coach at the 2006 IIHF World Championship.

A native of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Yawney played 12 NHL seasons as a defenseman prior to his coaching career. Selected by Chicago in the third round (45th overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, Yawney recorded 129 points (27-102-129) and 783 penalty minutes in 593 games with the Blackhawks, Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues from 1987 to 1987 . 99. Yawney represented his country at two consecutive IIHF World Championships in 1991 and 1992, winning a silver medal at the 1991 tournament. He was also captain of Team Canada at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alta.