Former Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is joining the Tampa Bay Lightning as an assistant.

The Detroit Red Wings have hired two-time Stanley Cup-winning assistant Derek Lalonde as coach after a lengthy search process.

The Vegas Golden Knights have fired coach Peter DeBoer after they missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman talked to the media on Monday, just two days after announcing the firing of head coach Jeff Blashill.

The Detroit Red Wings have fired coach Jeff Blashill after seven seasons behind the bench.

The Detroit Red Wings announced Saturday that the team will not renew contracts for its head coach or two other coaches.

Aleksander Barkov scored his 38th goal of the season and the Florida Panthers tied a franchise record with their 12th straight win, beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-2.

Anton Lundell scored twice and the Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings.

Sam Gagner scored twice to top 500 career points, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.

Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri has been placed on Injured Reserve after tearing his ACL, ending his season.

Nick Schmaltz followed his franchise-record seven-point game with two goals and two assists as the Arizona Coyotes overwhelmed the Detroit Red Wings 9-2 on Tuesday.

Mitchell Marner had four goals and two assists, including a natural hat trick during the first 9:19 of the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs withstood a third-period rally to down the Detroit Red Wings 10-7.

Thomas Greiss made 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers for the second time in the four days, 4-2.

Pius Suter and Robby Fabbri scored goals to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Phillip Danault scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings finished off a highly successful six-game trip with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Jordan Oesterle scored 2:11 into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.

Michael Bunting had three goals, Rasmus Sandin scored the tiebreaker with 2:51 remaining and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for five unanswered goals in the third period to beat the Detroit Red Wings 7-4.

Lucas Raymond scored the only goal of the shootout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.

Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists, Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 22 shots for his fourth career shutout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Logan Couture scored in overtime moments after a fan threw a fake octopus on the ice and the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.

Dylan Larkin got his first career hat trick and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings handed the New Jersey Devils their fifth consecutive loss, 5-2.

The NHL has shut down two more teams through Christmas.

The Detroit Red Wings announced Saturday three players and two coaches have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

Alex Nedeljkovic made 33 saves and the Detroit Red Wings ended a three-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders.

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team in 26 years to score seven goals in three straight games with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team in 26 years to score seven goals in three straight games with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Roman Josi beat four Detroit defenders for a first-period goal, Ryan Johansen scored on a power play and the Nashville Predators topped the Red Wings 5-2.

Adam Erne scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game by beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3.

Adam Erne scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, streaking rookie Lucas Raymond got his eighth of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-2.

Dylan Larkin scored the game-winning goal in overtime — his second goal of the night — to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Moritz Seider scored 3:45 into overtime, Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and two assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.

The NHL's rebuilding teams are at very different stages early this season.

The NHL has suspended Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin for a game for roughing Tampa Bay forward Mathieu Joseph.

The latest generation of NHL pucks allow infrared cameras to constantly connect the vulcanized rubber with a puck and player tracking system.

We're expecting to learn Sunday which Detroit Red Wings players will be protected from selection in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft on Wednesday.

Alex Tanguay is joining the Detroit Red Wings as an assistant coach.

More than a year ago, I wrote about Gerard Gallant and whether he could end up behind the Detroit Red Wings bench.

He believes Blashill is the right kind of coach with “calmness, willingness and patience” to help the young players.

Jeff Blashill will remain the coach of the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Tuesday.

There is a lot to dig into about the Red Wings -- this is a brief overview of how the 2020-2021 season went in comparison to the previous season.

Rookie Jason Robertson had a goal and an assist in the first period, leading the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 win and a two-game sweep of the Detroit Red Wings.

Adam Erne and Filip Zadina scored two quick third-period goals while Jonathan Bernier finished with 37 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1.

Adam Erne scored in the seventh round of the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4.

Forward Bobby Ryan is expected to be out of the Detroit Red Wings lineup for the rest of the season due to injury, the team announced Friday.

The NHL is in the most difficult position among the four major North American professional sports leagues on vaccinations because seven of its teams are based in Canada.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 stops to move to 12-0 lifetime against Detroit and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 victory.

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Michael Rasmussen broke a tie early in the third period with his first goal of the season and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday. The Red Wings won 3-1 on Saturday. “We competed all over the ice, and when they did get a couple chances, Pixie (Pickard) was back there,” Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said. Roslovic tied the game 1-1 with 1:35 remaining in the second period when he tipped Oliver Bjorkstrand’s shot out of mid-air and past Pickard. Red Wings: at Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Calvin Pickard deflects the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Adam Erne and Robby Fabbri scored 29 seconds apart in the first period and Calvin Pickard made 21 saves in his first start of the season, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday. Pickard earned his first NHL win in more than two years. “I think these guys care and I think they were embarrassed in the Nashville game,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. Early on, that wasn’t it.”WINNING WAYIt was Pickard’s first NHL win since Nov. 23, 2018.

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Calvin Pickard deflects the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Detroit. Pickard earned his first NHL win in more than two years. “I think these guys care and I think they were embarrassed in the Nashville game,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. Early on, that wasn’t it.”WINNING WAYIt was Pickard’s first NHL win since Nov. 23, 2018. That night, Pickard made 31 saves to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-0 win against the New York Rangers.

Grimaldi scored four goals to tie a team record and lead the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 7-1 on Thursday. “Rocco was flying obviously in the first period,” Nashville coach John Hynes said. “I just thought we had too many no-shows tonight,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. OFFENSIVE STRUGGLESThe Red Wings have scored just once during their three-game slide. WHAT’S NEXTThe Red Wings return home to host Columbus on Saturday and Sunday.

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Dougie Hamilton and Nino Niederreiter scored, Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday night for their eighth consecutive victory. Carolina moved into the Central Division lead at 20-6-1, a point ahead of idle Tampa Bay and Florida. “I think he’s feeling good about his game and when Anthony feels good about his game, good things happen,” Detroit coach Jeff Blashill said. “I think puck management is going to be crucial Tuesday night.”ON THE MOVEThe Red Wings recalled forward Mathias Brome from the taxi squad.

Detroit Red Wings center Sam Gagner (89) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrate after beating the Nashville Predators 5-2 in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT – Sam Gagner scored three goals, ending a 17-game drought that lasted nearly a year, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Thursday night. “At the end of the night, we’ve got to be a team that competes extraordinarily hard every night,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. ON THE MOVEThe Red Wings recalled forward Mathias Bromé and defenseman Danny DeKeyser from the taxi squad and assigned forward Frans Nielsen to the taxi squad. Red Wings: Travel to Chicago for back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday.

Power play:Through 19 games this season, the Red Wings have a power play conversion of 6.7% -- the league average is 20.62%. HDA -- high-danger scoring chances againstThis must be terrible for the Red Wings, right? AdThe Red Wings -- yes, the Detroit Red Wings -- are among the top FIVE teams in the league in terms of xGF. AdIf I’m Blashill and his coaching staff, I’m focused on the power play, the power play and the power play. From the Dear Red Wings Discussion Board:As noted, Mathias Brome now has 0 points in 17 games played in the NHL.

Here’s what to know ahead of Monday night’s game:Red Wings finish trip with rare winThe Red Wings (4-10-2) wrapped up their road trip Saturday night with a 4-2 win in Nashville. He made 23 saves against the Predators to help the Red Wings get their fourth win of the season. The Blackhawks find themselves in 5th place in the Central Division as they head for two games against the last-place Red Wings. AdBertuzzi remains outThe Red Wings remain without Tyler Bertuzzi, one of their top offensive threats. The 30-year-old had been a healthy scratch for a couple of weeks, last appearing in the Red Wings lineup on Jan. 31.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 30: Dante Fabbro #57 of the Nashville Predators skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 30, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The first game-winning goal of Dante Fabbro’s career came in dramatic fashion. Fabbro scored with 59.2 seconds remaining to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the struggling Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. POWER PLAY STRUGGLINGAfter coming up empty in four opportunities with the man advantage Thursday night, the Red Wings have not scored a power-play goal in their last seven games. “We still go over the boards trying to score,” Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, left, and Detroit Red Wings right wing Givani Smith fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)SUNRISE, Fla. – Givani Smith had a goal and an assist as Detroit Red Wings won for the first time in nine games, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images)Greiss, who moved to 1-7-2, stopped a three-on-one Florida break with the Red Wings ahead 2-1 in the third period. Sam Gagner notched his first assist with the Red Wings on the goal. After getting into four games for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, Marchment played left wing on the fourth line with right wing Noel Acciari and center Juho Lammikko. AdON THE MENDRed Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi was injured when Florida visited Detroit last week and is expected to miss a few more games.

AdThe Red Wings ended up losing their second straight to the Lightning, 3-1, on Friday. I think we’ll see the Red Wings win at least one of these. Friday night could have gotten out of hand against the Lightning, but Greiss gave the Red Wings a chance. The Red Wings bought out Abdelkader’s hefty contract in October. He was in the 5th year of a 7-year contract he signed with the Red Wings in 2015.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 30: Mathias Brome #86 of the Detroit Red Wings battles for the puck with MacKenzie Weegar #52 of the Florida Panthers in overtime at Little Caesars Arena on January 30, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Aleksi Heponiemi made the most of his NHL debut, scoring with 2:15 left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Aleksander Barkov scored the Panthers' first of two goals on power plays 3:06 into the opening period, putting them ahead 1-0. Thomas Greiss stopped 23 shots for the Red Wings, extending his winless start with the team. AdIN CASE YOU MISSED ITFormer goaltender Jimmy Howard announced his retirement recently, writing in an Instagram post that he's looking forward to coaching his son's hockey team after a 14-year career with the Red Wings.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Andrew Cogliano #11 of the Dallas Stars scores a goal against Jonathan Bernier #45 of the Detroit Red Wings in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 28, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. AdValtteri Filppula knocked in a rebound for his first goal for the Red Wings (2-5-1). “Made it 4-3 there, and it got away from us,” Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin said. The puck crossed the line just before the Red Wings did. WHAT’S NEXTBoth teams play back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday, the Red Wings at home against Florida, and the Stars on the road for the first time this season at Carolina.

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS – Jason Dickinson scored 1:32 into overtime and the Dallas Stars won a third straight home game to start their delayed season, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Red Wings controlled the puck for the first minute-plus of the 3-on-3 period before the Stars gained control and moved into the offensive zone. “I saw he probably thought that I was going to shoot it so I was going to take him out,” Klingberg said. The Red Wings are winless in four of their past five games this season. Guys had to step up at key times.”STILL MISSINGThe Red Wings remain without forwards Adam Erne, Robby Fabbri, Sam Gagner and Filip Zadina and defenseman Jon Merrill because of COVID-19 protocols.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Bobby Ryan plays against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill spoke about newcomer Bobby Ryan during an interview with NHL Network this week. Ryan has 4 goals in his first three games with Detroit, which is apparently a franchise record. Jeff Blashill on Bobby Ryan. Full interview with the @DetroitRedWings head coach: https://t.co/YWKUp27h7w pic.twitter.com/POGyJvbyUr — NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) January 21, 2021Ryan, 33, signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings in October.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 01: View of the Detroit Red Wings center ice logo during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena on February 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 shots for the Blue Jackets, who barely got settled in on their bench during the overtime before it was time to go to the dressing room. PANDEMIC PLAYThe Blue Jackets have not had newly acquired center Mikko Koivu in the lineup this season due to NHL’s COVID-19 protocols. Fox Sports Ohio analyst Jody Shelley was not a part of the Blue Jackets' broadcast, citing an abundance of caution. The Blue Jackets also will face Florida on their homestand.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 10: Robby Fabbri #14 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena on January 10, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Robby Fabbri scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:42 left in the third period, Dylan Larkin got his second goal into an empty net and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Saturday night. Zadina also set up Bobby Ryan to score in his Red Wings debut, breaking a scoreless tie early in the second period, after the veteran forward missed the opener with an injury. FEEL-GOOD STORYRyan signed a one-year deal with the Red Wings, shooting to revive his career. WHAT’S NEXTThe Red Wings will stay at home and face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday afternoon and Tuesday night.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 06, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Red Wings 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)Dylan Larkin is set to address the media for the first time as Detroit Red Wings captain. Larkin, 24, becomes the 37th captain in Red Wings franchise history. Read more: Red Wings release 2020-21 roster; 6 players on taxi squad

I have more things to say about Mortiz Seider, the future of the Red Wings, and a lot more as we prepare to welcome back pro hockey to our TVs. I would have appreciated St. Louis in the Central with the Red Wings, and perhaps that could still happen? The rest of the teams, including the Toledo Walleye, are expected to join the others and start playing on Jan. 15. The Red Wings have seven prospects playing in this tournament:🇸🇪 Team Sweden -- five Red Wings prospects:🇫🇮 Team Finland -- one Red Wings prospect:🇨🇿 Team Czech Republic -- one Red Wings prospect:Seider rules 💪🇩🇪Of course, as you may have heard, German defenseman Moritz Seider (round 1, 6th overall in 2019 draft) has decided not to participate in this tournament. In 44 career NHL games with Detroit and Toronto, he has four goals and five assists.

RALEIGH, N.C. Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 7-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Andrei Svechnikov, Nino Neiderreiter, Martin Necas, Brock McGinn and Teuvo Teravainen also scored to help the Hurricanes win their third straight, all at home. The teams were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes before Aho scored twice in Carolinas four-goal second period. Manthas power-play goal pulled Detroit to 3-2 at 8:02, but Necas restored Carolinas two-goal lead just 26 seconds later. Aho made it 5-2 with his fifth with 8:57 left, and Bertuzzi pulled the Red Wings back within two a little more than five minutes later.

Larkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak. Larks plays his best hockey when he matches up against other teams best.Jimmy Howard made 31 saves for the Red Wings, who won for the first time since Oct. 10 against Montreal. Nemeth, who signed as a free agent last summer, scored his first goal with the Red Wings less than a minute later. We needed that.Filip Hronek added an empty-net goal late to seal a much-needed victory for the rebuilding Red Wings. Red Wings: Play on Friday at Carolina.

Givani Smith of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on September 20, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The 21-year-old forward is set to play in his first NHL game Friday night when the Detroit Red Wings face the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. "I think when Givani's been up here he's played well in the exhibitions," said Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill. pic.twitter.com/iTSVrNvQSj Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 25, 2019Glendening, DeKeyser outRed Wings forward Luke Glendening and defenseman Dan DeKeyser are both expected to miss at least two weeks due to injury. VIEW: Here is the Detroit Red Wings 2019-20 scheduleCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The 21-year-old forward is set to play in his first NHL game Friday night when the Detroit Red Wings face the Buffalo Sabres at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings selected Smith in the 2nd round of the 2016 NHL Draft. "I think when Givani's been up here he's played well in the exhibitions," said Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill. pic.twitter.com/iTSVrNvQSj Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 25, 2019Glendening, DeKeyser outRed Wings forward Luke Glendening and defenseman Dan DeKeyser are both expected to miss at least two weeks due to injury. VIEW: Here is the Detroit Red Wings 2019-20 schedule

OTTAWA, Ontario - The Ottawa Senators took advantage of a timely visit from the struggling Detroit Red Wings. "I thought (that) was the worst defensively we've played in a while," Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. "I just thought that was as poor defensively as we've played. The Red Wings are 3-7-0. "Our penalty kill has probably been the strongest part of our game all year," Smith said.

DETROIT The Detroit Red Wings will open the 2019-20 season on Saturday night in Nashville. Star forward Dylan Larkin was injured when he took a spill into the boards earlier this week during practice. However, Larkin was back on the ice Thursday wearing an orange non-contact jersey during practice. He said that jersey was precautionary, his tests were negative for serious injury, and he is ready to play Saturday. The Red Wings are not predicted to make the playoffs this season.

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday that his team will go without a captain again this season. The Red Wings decided to go without a captain last season after Henrik Zetterberg retired. Of course, before Lidstrom assumed the role Steve Yzerman wore the "C" for the Red Wings from 1986 to 2006. If there is no captain, then the alternate captain assumes that responsibility. NHL teams are allowed to appoint a captain and up to two alternate captains for each game, or as in the case of the Red Wings three alternate captains and no captain.

DETROIT Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Thursday that his team will go without a captain again this season. The Red Wings decided to go without a captain last season after Henrik Zetterberg retired. Of course, before Lidstrom assumed the role Steve Yzerman wore the "C" for the Red Wings from 1986 to 2006. If there is no captain, then the alternate captain assumes that responsibility. NHL teams are allowed to appoint a captain and up to two alternate captains for each game, or as in the case of the Red Wings three alternate captains and no captain.

He is coming off of a real bad year (6 goals, 13 assists, -14 rating in 71 games played) and the Red Wings have suddenly added Erne to the roster. The 23-year-old winger played 60 games with the Wings this past season (3 goals, 6 assists) -- is he in the mix? There's also Madison Bowey, who the Red Wings acquired through the Nick Jensen trade in February. Who is actually going to be playing for the Red Wings? Goalies:Jimmy HowardJonathan BernierCalvin PickardI put together a quick recap of the major Red Wings offseason moves here.

Marie, Mich.), who just finished his fourth season as head coach of the NHLs Detroit Red Wings, will serve as the head coach of the 2019 U.S. Mens National Team it was announced today by USA Hockey. Its terrific to have Jeff back coaching our national team, said Chris Drury (Trumbull, Conn.), general manager of the 2019 U.S. Mens National Team. Prior to becoming head coach of Detroit, Blashill spent three seasons within the Red Wings' organization as head coach of its AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapid Griffins. The head coach of the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi, Russia, Bylsma most recently served as an assistant coach for the bronze medal-winning 2018 U.S. Men's National Team, a capacity he also held for the 2015 bronze medal-winning U.S. Mens National Team. About ReiterKevin Reiter, who serves as the director of player personnel for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, is making his debut as an assistant coach for the U.S. Mens National Team.

DETROIT The Detroit Red Wings have signed head coach Jeff Blashill to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday morning. Blashill first became the Red Wings head coach in 2015. In nearly four seasons under Blashill's coaching, the Red Wings have missed the playoffs three times with an overall record of 135-143-47. The 45-year-old coach began working with the Red Wings as an assistant coach with Mike Babcock in 2011. Read more: Holland's message to Red Wings fans: Patience will be rewarded

Taro Hirose, the 22-year-old product of Michigan State who just signed with the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. Hirose has spent the past three seasons with the Spartans. Hirose likely went undrafted due to his size -- 5-foot-10, 160 pounds. However, this most recent breakout season for Michigan State gave him an opportunity to sign as a free agent with a pro club. Coach Jeff Blashill said Hirose will play on a line with veterans Thomas Vanek and Frans Nielsen.

DETROIT Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has a strained neck but could return to the team's lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, said General Manager Ken Holland. Green out for seasonMeanwhile, the Red Wings also announced Thursday veteran defenseman Mike Green will miss the remainder of the season with a virus. Green missed the beginning of the season with a virus, too. Just needs proper rest," the Red Wings tweeted on Thursday. Here's what's left on the Red Wings schedule:

DETROIT Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has been battling a "lingering" back issue and had to undergo a MRI on Thursday morning, the team announced. Larkin has been battling the issue all season, coach Jeff Blashill told reporters. #NYRvsDET #RedWings pic.twitter.com/4TYSxpC4u3 Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 7, 2019Green out for seasonMeanwhile, the Red Wings also announced veteran defenseman Mike Green will miss the remainder of the season with a virus. Just needs proper rest," the Red Wings tweeted on Thursday. Here's what's left on the Red Wings schedule: