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The quote that sparked the Red Wings’ rise last season should stay front and center

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One three-word phrase Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan uttered in December 2024 must be the team's rallying cry in 2025-26.

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While the Detroit Red Wings ultimately collapsed to close out the 2024-25 season, they still embarked on two seven-game winning streaks and it transformed them into a playoff contender for a while. Max Bultman of The Athletic reminded us of one three-word phrase then-new head coach Todd McLellan said to the team when he took over, and that phrase surged the Wings' play.