Detroit — Derek Lalonde has been named the new head coach of the Red Wings.
Steve Yzerman, the Wings' general manager, previously hired Lalonde, 49, to be an assistant coach in Tampa Bay in 2017 when both were with the Lightning.
In his season-ending media availability, Yzerman mentioned that familiarity with someone he worked with before could be a factor in his hire, and he has that with Lalonde.
Lalonde replaces Jeff Blashill, who was relieved of his head-coaching duties after the season ended.
Blashill was 204-261-72, missing the playoffs the last six seasons.