James van Riemsdyk & Todd McLellan Practice Media | Jan. 15, 2026
James van Riemsdyk and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit’s practice on Thursday January 15, 2026 at the BELFOR Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena.
Of course he went with JVR instead of Soderblom. I like Todd but I don't think he's ever tried a line combination I actually want to see. JVR has been great in the role he has, putting more responsibility on him with two faster younger guys seems…not ideal.
I think JVR might end up being an NHL coach someday. Idk if he's stated he has aspirations toward that or not, but he seems like someone who would want to and probably be good at it.
Kasper and Finnie need to pick it up. Finnie 0pts in 10 games and -9. Kasper 1 pt in 10 and -3. If they can get going, we will look deadly. Love JVR's game. Great addition. Come out fast boys, get the legs moving early and keep em moving. LFGRW!
Hey harris did you hear what todd said? They wont use guys who arent good defensively to finish out games when holding a 1 or 2 goal lead when the opponent pulls their goalie. It isnt because he hates kane lol
I wouldn’t mind seeing Soderblom with Raymond and Larkin again. Since he’s comeback he looks really good. He just slips back down to quickly. Hopefully he continues playing well.
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Larkin is not captain material at all
Go wings!
Helen stumping JVD with one of her questions 😂
Of course he went with JVR instead of Soderblom. I like Todd but I don't think he's ever tried a line combination I actually want to see. JVR has been great in the role he has, putting more responsibility on him with two faster younger guys seems…not ideal.
Todd is really good at adjusting and good at mixing the lines up to spark it
Dylan larkin will bring Detroit a Stanley Cup!
I think JVR might end up being an NHL coach someday. Idk if he's stated he has aspirations toward that or not, but he seems like someone who would want to and probably be good at it.
Kasper and Finnie need to pick it up. Finnie 0pts in 10 games and -9. Kasper 1 pt in 10 and -3. If they can get going, we will look deadly. Love JVR's game. Great addition. Come out fast boys, get the legs moving early and keep em moving. LFGRW!
Hey harris did you hear what todd said? They wont use guys who arent good defensively to finish out games when holding a 1 or 2 goal lead when the opponent pulls their goalie. It isnt because he hates kane lol
JVR deserves to be on the first line. His play has been unreal. Kasper needs to be in GR to get his game in order.
Wings 5v4 power play since McLellan demoted Patrick Kane to a punishment unit to fuck with his numbers as he pursues Modano:
28:18
3 goals for, 1 goal against
Wings 5v4 power play w Kane on top unit, last 3 games (that got him demoted):
20:20
3 goals for, 0 goals against
JVR and the men getting after it on their off day +1000
you know she's a keeper when she likes to shovel the driveway
I wouldn’t mind seeing Soderblom with Raymond and Larkin again. Since he’s comeback he looks really good. He just slips back down to quickly. Hopefully he continues playing well.