Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan on being blunt with players: 'I just believe in being honest'

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan spoke to reporters on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
McLellan is 7-2-0 since taking over for the Wings on Dec. 26. A 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks snapped a 7-game winning streak for the Red Wings, and after the game McLellan had sharp words for Justin Holl, among other players.
"He sent himself a message," McLellan said after the Sharks loss. "I think that’s pretty obvious. I’m not going to sit here and BS for him - he had a terrible night. That’s just the way it is. Whether he got on in the last five minutes or not, it really doesn't matter. He knows he can play better. I am going to tell him that. I know he is a better player than that."

[@JaredLS10]

Respect to Holl owning it.

[@Wogger72]

He's been around the block! Has the boys playing like they can

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

Damn Helene. For the first time in your life, you actually asked an okay question.

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Whatever you're doing, just keep doing it. These dudes are playing inspired and having fun doing it. This team has the talenyto go deep. They just needed the right guy to get them there.

[@danhughes3626]

True fucking story

[@TheOuterDrive]

wait, are coaches not always blunt? no headline here..seems obvi..." yeah we tell the players how it is" ....ok great

[@UncleBoneBone]

LGRW