Christian Fischer & Derek Lalonde Practice Updates | April 3, 2024

Christian Fischer and Derek Lalonde speak with the media following the Red Wings practice on Wednesday April 3rd, 2024

[@jimjohnson9808]

We need Debrincat to start putting the puck in the net down the stretch instead of hitting goalposts and crossbars.

[@cgossman2]

Let's gooooo!!! You've got this, one game at a time Newsy!

[@alongtheice9795]

Good luck boys

[@kyle1224]

Lalonde should go watch the Torts press conference about “not supposed to be here” expectations. Take notes, Newsy.

[@Clownconspirator]

yeah "not supposed to be here" comments are insane, whether or not its true its bad for the room.

[@zzeppelin2400]

@@Clownconspiratorquote was taken out of context and spread about as far as the priority patch jinx loons. Y’all are the worst. It’s why I left the Reddit thread. Too many doomers and idiots.

[@fredirecko]

Lalonde is one of the most level headed coaches I've ever seen. He's realistic just like Yzerman.

[@nirvanaguitar]

Yeah I hate it. Really don't like the man. Not supposed to be here? Well, we are so act like it. If Kane leaves, we'll all know why.

[@fredirecko]

@@nirvanaguitar He means that all the media and analysts predicted the red wings would be below ottawa and buffalo near the bottom of the standings. He's right when he says it. He's not being negative, he actually means it as a compliment. I think you lack context.

[@m.e.l.3968]

The Wings are fortunate to have Lalonde. There is much improvement in the team this season and they are beginning to believe in themselves. To all the naysayers, save your comments. I'm behind this team. They have a great future in front of them. 🏒LGRW

[@MalteseBeaver88]

Yeah I was not happy with Lalonde but Steve hired him for a reason and his judgement is way better than mine.

[@landen3578]

There are 4 things we need to be doing every game from here on in. 1. Slow down the pressure of the playoff race. 2. Stop the puck on defense by any means necessary. 3. Score a huge amount of goals in every game we play. 4. The game needs to end with the team wearing (Red and White) specifically need to win when there is a official winner.

[@cac5486]

I'll add to that list: Wings need to fore check and put a body on the opposing team's best players; they need to hold up opposing players on defense closer to the blue line, rather than allow them to get into their own (Wings) zone especially with odd man rushes; Wings need to "Holmstrom" the front of the opposing goalie/get somebody in front or near the opposing net when Wings have puck possession, and for that to take place, Wings must handle the puck more than the opposing team------ puck possession and an excellent defense are key to winning games. Wings must not keep sending the puck into the opposing team's zone unless they're icing it to stop and slow down the play of the game. When the Wings toss the puck into the opposing team's zone without recovering, they're giving the opposing team additional chances to create plays to score, especially if the Wings are caught in a line change or caught sleeping on the ice/bad defensive tactic!!! Wings must continue to win the battles in faceoffs and in the corners; play for 60 minutes, especially play DEFENSE for 60 minutes; slow down the game at their (Wings) pace---- if need be, ice the d---mn puck when opposing team is pressuring and taking a flurry of good shots in the Wings zone; and d---mn it, play to win!!! Don't get into the habit of always trying to win it in OT or a shoot out. Although winning in OT and shootouts are good, they're not as good as winning in regulation hockey, which is key to success.

[@shmurdabobby3034]

Yes Derek, keep telling teams how weak we are without Larkin so they know what to do if we make it in the playoffs

[@PCPAyLOAD]

It had nothing to do with Larkin out of the lineup.. It's those damned trash patches!!

[@cameronfranke8566]

😂😂😂😂😂wrong

[@BrendanHrywkiw-bf3to]

Steal at least a point v the Rangers and that will help immensely

[@Wheels8504]

All we need besides defense is Kane needs to be a sniper again. Take the puck out of the zone, be a puck hog and shoot. Forget passing to make the play. The play should be rebound goals off his shot. No reason for him to keep the puck to look around for a pass. That causes turnovers. He should have a lot more goals than he currently does.

[@kingslushie73]

I think thats the problem with our power play right now, not just kane but everyone is always looking for the extra pass when if they put a shot on net its gonna make chaos, fabris goal last game, Kanes goal last game all come from Shooting the puck and weird bounces/rebounds Popping out for us

[@shmurdabobby3034]

there are a lot of people that aren't scoring that should be, can't just put it all on Kane. He didn't sign on the wings to come carry them on his back

[@jtstyles100]

So when is petry held accountable? You haven’t ever held that trashcan on skates accountable. I don’t even care that he possibly saved the game. It’s about time he starts making up for his trashcan mistakes

[@moreza4689]

That “trashcan on skates” literally saved the game or maybe even the season had he not done what he did against the Lightning.

[@jtstyles100]

@@moreza4689 good. About time

[@moreza4689]

@@jtstyles100better late than never right ?

[@shmurdabobby3034]

@@moreza4689 he's been a liability and a huge reason of a lot of goals against and game losses lately so just because he made one play that saved a game doesn't mean he's gonna keep saving games, just wait

[@moreza4689]

@@shmurdabobby3034 I’m all about what “what have you done for me lately” kind of guy I guess.

[@hockeytalk13]

Fire derek laloser

[@cameronfranke8566]

He ain’t the problem lol you’re delusional,DEFENSE IS OUR PROBLEM

[@hockeytalk13]

@@cameronfranke8566 he just scratched maataa for petry. Are you special needs?