DETROIT — From the very first minute of his introductory news conference Friday, Todd McLellan made clear what kind of changes he intends to inspire as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

Although Todd McLellan remains on the Los Angeles Kings’ payroll, the 57-year-old hasn’t coached a game since he was fired by the organization in February of 2024. That will change when the veteran bench boss coaches his first game behind the Detroit Red Wings’ bench on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs — and he shared one awesome reason why he took the job.