Brett Heimlich (coaching assistant) and Corey Schwab (goaltending coach) — remains the same but the responsibilities for some could change."As training camp gets closer,Air Jordan 3 Black, the roles will be more clearly defined,Nike Free Run Pink," McLellan said.The latest addition is aimed at shoring up the defence even more.Johnson was a defenceman for 14 years in the NHL. He most recently was an assistant coach with Washington. He also served as an assistant with Tampa Bay in 2010 and interim head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes in 1999-00.Johnson's job security had been unclear since Dale Hunter decided not to return to the Capitals. He said he was impressed by what he heard from the Sharks — who had to request permission from Washington to speak with the assistant — and decided to make the move."My ability to communicate is key," Johnson said. "I'm a real teacher of the game and a guy that pays attention to details and how to articulate them to the players. I think that's so critical in how you do it. I've always said that good coaches are teachers first and foremost."___Follow Antonio Gonzalez at: www.twitter.com/agonzalezAP
DETROIT -- It's going to be a December of firsts for outdoor hockey games when the SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival begins Dec. 15 in Detroit.That includes the annual Alumni Showdown, which will have a new look.After receiving a great amount of interest from their alumni groups in playing at Comerica Park, the host Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs will play two alumni outdoor games Dec. 31 -- the first time that's been done in the event's brief history.2013 WINTER CLASSICWings, Leafs in '13 Classic at Big HouseBy Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Senior Managing EditorThe Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs to pack Big House for 2013 Winter Classic. READ MORE › Wings to host Leafs at Michigan Stadium Jan. 1, '13 Alumni of 'Big Chill' game recall special experience 2013 Winter Classic details and information MORE 2013 WINTER CLASSIC STORIES ›Tickets for the 2012 Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Alumni Showdown will include both games and go on sale Aug. 1 to season-ticket holders for each team. Ticket sales to the general public will begin in mid-August."We decided to have two alumni games so that we can honor probably 23 to 25 players on two different teams," Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said at a press conference Wednesday held on the infield grass at Comerica Park. "We can have 75 to 80 or maybe 100 of the greatest players in Red Wings and Leafs history (involved). (We're) not exactly sure how we're going to break down the game. That's going to be for another time, but I'm looking at this game as a trip down Memory Lane. For me, as a fan, to be able to sit in this stadium and watch all these great Red Wings players and Leafs players on the same sheet of ice is going to be absolutely incredible."The alumni games will cap the inaugural SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival, which will feature outdoor games from several levels of hockey at the rink in Comerica Park,Jordan 13 Black White Yellow, the home of the Detroit Tigers. That includes the annual Great Lakes Invitational college tournament, the first time it's been held outside. Another first will be the outdoor games played by Ontario Hockey League junior teams -- the Windsor Spitfires, Plymouth Whalers, London Knights and Saginaw Spirit.Also playing on the outdoor rink will be the Grand Rapids Griffins and Toronto Marlies, the American Hockey League affiliates of the Wings and Leafs. All of these events will serve as a two-week primer for the annual Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic,Nike Free 5.0 Women, which will be held between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs on Jan. 1 about 40 miles away at the University of Michigan football stadium in Ann Arbor.Alumni players and representatives of both teams helped make the announcement Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park."I don't know who does all the decision-making (for rosters) for both sides, but it's got to be tough," Maple Leafs alumni player Wendel Clark said. "Both teams have been around forever and both have