Could Sergei Fedorov possibly be returning to the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings? An insider spoke on this matter and provided his honest opinion of the situation. Derek Lalonde is seemingly on shakier ground as Detroit Red Wings head coach, and everyone is throwing around potential successors. But while a number of names have emerged as possibilities, one source said why it won't be Sergei Fedorov. The Wings have opened the season with a poor 8-10-2 record through their first 20 games, but more than ever expectations for the franchise are high. Therefore, pressure is up around the organization. While on-ice moves are possible, <a href='https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/news-feed-page/detroit-red-wings-derek-lalonde-next-hot-seat' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>there had been rumblings of the need for a shakeup behind the bench</a>. Of course, after what happened in Boston with Jim Montgomery, no coaching scenario can be ruled out. Recent reports indicate that Lalonde is on shaky ground, and unless Detroit shows some success soon, he may be out of a job. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/detsportsnation/status/1860357373069574208'> </a></blockquote></div> Of course, this spurred speculation regarding a potential reunion with Sergei Fedorov, including <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/detroit-red-wings/red-wings-on-the-verge-of-firing-coach-famous-detroit-legend-could-be-stepping-in-to-save-team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>rumors that GM Steve Yzerman might bring his former teammate</a> aboard into the coaching role. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1859017041560387663'> </a></blockquote></div> However, Bob Duff of 'Detroit Hockey Now' has debunked these rumors, citing two significant reasons why it's unlikely. There's a reason why Fedorov is still waiting to see his number 91 hoisted into the rafters at Little Caesars Arena. It's also interesting to note that while Yzerman was bringing back virtually every available Red Wings legend from his era to work for him, he's never been extending an olive branch to Fedorov. In terms of the relationship between the two, let's just say they aren't exchanging Christmas cards. So, as much as you might be dreaming of Fedorov as Red Wings coach, that's all it is. As long as the Ilitches own the team and Yzerman is its GM, this will never be a reality. - Bob Duff According to Duff, Fedorov's signing of a controversial offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes in 1998 and his later move to the Anaheim Ducks strained his relationship with the organization, particularly with Yzerman. Those tensions reportedly remain unresolved, making a reunion improbable anytime soon. Still, unless performance improves for the Red Wings, a coaching change this season would appear increasingly likely. No one within the organization is immune to scrutiny with pressure from the Yzerplan intensifying to return Detroit to Stanley Cup contention.