McLellan and his right-hand man, former Kings and Ducks assistant Trent Yawney, have put their imprint on the winged wheel in short order. “Our structure in all three zones (has improved), I feel like we’re just supporting the puck better,” Talbot told The Detroit News.

But McLellan and his assistant Trent Yawney have given this team a pulse. The mood around the team is upbeat and confident. A push toward the playoffs is still very much on the ra

Defenseman Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for his hit on Detroit’s J.T. Compher during the Lightning’s 2-0 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday night. The date and time of the hearing are to be determined,

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing with the NHL for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher, the league's Department of Safety announced Sunday. The date and time of the hearing is still to be determined.