Todd McLellan urges Nate Danielson to increase offensive contributions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan warned former first-round pick Nate Danielson to elevate his game after a slow start to the season. Danielson, drafted ninth overall in 2023, has just one assist in five games and is averaging under 10 minutes of ice time. McLellan acknowledged that injuries to teammates have affected Danielson's opportunities but insisted that he must generate more offense. Danielson recognized the need for improvement, aiming to be more aggressive in creating scoring chances.
- •Danielson has one assist in his first five games of the season.
- •McLellan emphasizes the need for Danielson to contribute offensively.
- •Injuries to key players have impacted Danielson's role and line combinations.
- •Danielson agrees he needs to be more assertive on the ice.
- •The Red Wings have high expectations for their 2023 top-10 draft pick.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Todd McLellan Sends Blunt Warning to Red Wings Former First-Round Pick
"Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan delivers a blunt message to former first-round pick Nate Danielson about his offensive production.
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