Episode 16: Red Wings Fire Lalonde, Hire McLellan & World Juniors Update

In this week’s episode of The Flying Octopus Podcast, the guys dissect Detroit’s decision to fire head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner. Why was change needed and why was it needed now? They also discuss the Red Wings hiring Todd McLellan as the next head coach and Trent Yawney to oversee the defense. What can McLellan and Yawney bring to the table that can salvage Detroit’s season? Finally, it’s time for the World Junior Championship, and Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka kicked things off on a high note in the opening game with a hat trick while captaining an impressive Swedish team. Plus, notes on fellow prospects Trey Augustine, Max Plante, and Jesse Kiiskinen as they compete in this year’s World Juniors.