Todd McLellan: The Why is Important
From The Conversation Line by Detroit Red Wings
November 7, 2025 · 36 min · Episode 24
About this episode
Coach Todd McLellan discusses coaching challenges and personal interests with hosts Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce.
Coach Todd McLellan sits down with Ken Kal and Daniella Bruce to discuss the challenges of coaching a team with a mix of younger players and veterans. How has his experience as an NHL head coach changed over the years? How does he manage relationships with his players and assistant coaches? Get to know more about Todd's life off the ice, including his affinity for bourbon, passion for baseball, and relationship with A. J. Hinch. Presented by Fieger Law.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ken Kal, Daniella Bruce
Guest: Todd McLellan
Topics covered
- coaching
- NHL
- team dynamics
- player relationships
- personal interests
Keywords
- Todd McLellan
- coaching
- NHL
- veterans
- younger players
- relationships
- baseball
- bourbon
Sponsors
Fieger Law
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