Todd McLellan, Dylan LarkinRed Wings coach Todd McLellan gives instruction to Dylan Larkin. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)AP

DETROIT – Will having Todd McLellan behind the bench for a full season be good for another five or six points?

If so, that could be the difference between the Detroit Red Wings making the playoffs or missing for the 10th year in a row.

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