"Yzerman is absolute garbage at building a team": Hockeytown fans react as Detroit Red Wings lose first back-to-back games under new HC Todd McLellan

The Detroit Red Wings suffered their second consecutive loss, falling 4-1 to the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The team's seven-game winning streak, which began when 57-year-old coach Todd McLellan took over, has given way to a 1-3 record in their last four games.

The Red Wings, currently on a four-game road trip, started strong with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers but have since lost two games, scoring only one goal in each defeat. The Dallas Stars dominated from the outset, taking a 3-0 lead in the first period. Marco Kasper, a 20-year-old Austrian center, scored the Red Wings' lone goal in the third period.

The disappointing loss has sparked criticism from Detroit Red Wings fans, who are questioning General Manager Steve Yzerman's team-building strategies. Despite being in his sixth year at the helm, Yzerman has yet to achieve significant success. Fans took to social media to express their frustration:

"Yzerman is absolute garbage at building a team. Especially with the picks he’s made for free agents..just awful", wrote one fan.

"This roster isn't built to win. We've known this. New coach bump is done. Now we can get back to being honest about Yzerman," questioned one fan.

"They will lose in Philly as well…. Roster just not good enough," wrote another fan.

However, some fans remain hopeful, citing coach Todd McLellan's positive impact on the team. Under McLellan, the Red Wings won seven consecutive games, turning around their lackluster 13-17-4 record.

"Whatever was said when Todd got first hired needs to be said again to light fire under their a*ses," wrote one X user.

"Need to pick up the 2 pts in Philly!," noted one fan.

"still a chance to go 2-2 on the roadtrip. go to philly and f*** s*** up," wrote another X user.

Detroit Red Wings drop 12th straight game to Dallas Stars, fall further behind in Atlantic Division

NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Dallas Stars - Source: Imagn

The Detroit Red Wings suffered their second consecutive loss, falling 4-1 to the Dallas Stars. The Stars, who were also looking to bounce back from two straight defeats, including a 6-3 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday, dominated the game from the outset.

The hosts took a commanding 3-0 lead in the first period, setting the tone for the rest of the game. This loss marked the Red Wings' 12th straight defeat against the Stars, with their last win coming nearly nine years ago on February 29, 2016. Detroit's record against Dallas now stands at 0-9-3 in their last 12 meetings.

The Red Wings, currently on a four-game road trip, have lost two of their first three games. They will desperately seek a win in their final game of the trip against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday to stay relevant in the Atlantic Division playoff race.

In contrast, the Dallas Stars' victory propelled them to a 29-16-1 record, solidifying their second-place position in the Central Division.