Todd Andrew McLellan is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player currently serving as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. He has also coached the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings, and was an assistant coach for the Red Wings when they won the 2008 Stanley Cup. Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1986, McLellan played five NHL games in the 1987-88 season before retiring from playing due to injury the following season.
Todd Andrew McLellan was born on October 3, 1967.
Todd McLellan's playing career began in 1983 with the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL.
In 1986, Todd McLellan was drafted by the New York Islanders.
On December 28, 1987, Todd McLellan scored his first NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils.
Todd McLellan made his NHL debut in 1987.
In 1988, recurring shoulder injuries ended McLellan's North American playing career.
The Oilers earned home-ice advantage and won a playoff series for the first time since 1990, under McLellan's leadership in 2017.
After a stint as a player-coach with SIJ Utrecht, McLellan returned to Canada in 1992.
Todd McLellan married his wife Debbie in 1992.
In 1993, McLellan began full-time coaching with the North Battleford North Stars.
McLellan became the head coach and general manager of the Swift Current Broncos in 1994.
In 1997, McLellan was named WHL Executive of the Year.
McLellan was named WHL Coach of the Year in 2000.
McLellan led the Houston Aeros to the Calder Cup championship in 2003.
In 2005, McLellan became an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings under Mike Babcock.
During McLellan's time as an assistant coach, the Red Wings had a top-ranked power play unit in 2007.
The 2015 World Championship win under McLellan was Canada's first since 2007.
On June 11, 2008, the San Jose Sharks hired McLellan as their new head coach.
In 2008, Todd McLellan won the Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings.
On March 14, 2013, McLellan became the winningest coach in Sharks history.
On February 5, 2014, McLellan tied Darryl Sutter for the most games coached in Sharks history.
In 2014, McLellan and the Sharks parted ways.
On May 19, 2015, McLellan was named head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
In 2015, McLellan coached the Canadian national team to a World Championship title.
On March 28, 2017, the Oilers, coached by McLellan, made the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.
On November 20, 2018, McLellan was fired by the Edmonton Oilers.
On April 16, 2019, McLellan was named head coach of the Los Angeles Kings.
Despite a contract extension, McLellan was fired by the Kings on February 2, 2024.
On December 26, 2024, McLellan returned to the Detroit Red Wings as head coach.
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