Former Red Wings Hall of Famer Leaves Coaching Gig

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Former Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame forward Igor Larionov has departed his current head coaching role.

Larionov, who had been serving as the bench boss of SKA Saint Petersburg, is stepping down in what the club called a "joint agreement" between the two sides. 

"Igor Larionov is leaving his position of SKA head coach," the club reported on X. "As a result of a joint agreement between the parties, Igor has left our organisation. SKA Hockey Club thanks Igor for his efforts, wishing him luck for the future." 

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Larionov remains one of the most beloved players in Red Wings history. The elite playmaking center played a key role on Stanley Cup-winning teams in 1997, 1998 and 2002.

He was one of 10 future Hall of Fame players to suit up for the 2001-02 edition of the Red Wings, scoring the iconic triple overtime game-winning goal in Game 3 of the 2002 Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. 

Known for his exceptional hockey IQ and vision, Larionov earned the nickname “The Professor” during his career, which included a role with the iconic "Russian Five" alongside Sergei Fedorov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, and Vladimir Konstantinov. 

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