The timing, though, couldn't be worse for McLellan and his top assistant, Trent Yawney. Because of the NHL's holiday break, ...

Detroit — The Red Wings weren't playing as well as expected, and general manager Steve Yzerman ... to keep the puck out of our net, whether it's defensively or goaltending," Yzerman said.

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman ... answer,” Yzerman said. "We need to score more and we need to be better defensively. We need to keep the puck out of our ...