Red Wings on the verge of firing coach? Famous Detroit legend could be stepping in to save team

The Red Wings are having a miserable start to their season, and rumors about a coach firing are swirling, with NHL legend Sergei Fedorov first in line to step in.

Sergei Fedorov's name carries some weight in the hockey world, and his Hall of Fame resume boasts upwards of over 1,100 career points in 1,248 NHL games, a crazy 954 of which came in just 908 appearances with Detroit.

There is little question about his legacy as a member of the franchise.

Now, with the Red Wings possibly trending toward another spiral, the potential of Fedorov returning in some capacity has been discussed, notably on the 'Spittin' Chiclets' podcast, where Matt Murley floated the idea.

While the image of a legendary figure riding in to save the day might be exciting to fans, most view it as far-fetched.

After all, Fedorov's relationship with the organization has been strained for years.

With Detroit having troubles, fans have been looking elsewhere.

Many are calling for massive changes behind the bench.

Some have called for Lalonde to be let go in favor of former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery, who was recently let go from his position.

Others say that general manager Steve Yzerman has left few options on roster moves for Lalonde, and he must survive in an intolerant scenario.

Despite differing opinions on where it originates, one thing is certain: the fanbase is overwhelmingly calling for Lalonde's dismissal, a rare consensus in the often-divided world of hockey social media in 2024.

Some have gone so far as to call for a complete teardown of the team's structure, which says a lot about frustrations boiling over with the franchise's direction.

At 7-9-2 with 16 points in 18 games, Detroit stands last in the Atlantic Division and 26th overall.

And their timing isn't much better as a critical stretch before American Thanksgiving, a date often used as a litmus test for playoff contenders, starts to tick.

With the holiday looming on November 28, Detroit has just four games to close the gap, offering a best-case scenario of 24 points and an 11-9-2 record.

Even then, a postseason berth might remain out of reach.

The pressure mounts and it appears increasingly likely that Lalonde's days could be numbered.

As the Red Wings' season hangs in the balance, hockey fans should be keeping a watchful eye on Detroit.

A coaching change might just be around the corner, which could very well make Lalonde the second coach to be dismissed this season in the NHL.

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