Wings GM Steve Yzerman gets snarky in his presser introducing new coach!

On Thursday, the Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement amid another disappointing season in Detroit. On Friday morning, general manager Steve Yzerman held a press conference to speak about the change that comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of their past 12. Ahead of Friday’s night action, in which the Wings take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit sits seventh in the Atlantic Division with 30 points, eight behind the Ottawa Senators for the second wild-card spot.

The GM explained his decision to make the coaching change now, and afterwards questions about possible trades and roster changes arose. Which got Yzerman to get more and more passionate with his answers, even making snarky remarks to reporters:

“If you have a better way, you’re free to share it with me, okay?”

Yzerman also explained why he made the coaching change saying that his expectations for his team this season was to compete for a wild card spot.

McLellan signed a multiyear contract to start his fourth stint as an NHL head coach after stop with the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles KIngs. He has a career record of 598-412-134 and has guided his teams to the playoffs nine times. His Sharks reached the Western Conference finals in 2010 and 2011.

The hope in Detroit is that the Red Wings can get back on track and force their way into the postseason. If not, you should expect more snarky comments from the general manager.