The New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach, aiming to leverage his experience with young talent to guide the team back to the playoffs and ultimately compete for the Stanley Cup. Keefe, who was recently fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, emphasizes daily discipline, accountability, and challenging players to improve. The Devils struggled last season, leading to the dismissal of former coach Lindy Ruff, and Keefe's appointment is seen as a step towards restoring the team's competitive edge.
Sheldon Keefe has been hired as the new head coach of the New Jersey Devils, replacing Travis Green. Keefe, who previously led the Toronto Maple Leafs to the playoffs in each of his five seasons, was fired by Toronto on May 9. Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald and managing partner David Blitzer expressed excitement about Keefe's potential to unlock the team's full potential and make them a Stanley Cup contender. The Devils missed the playoffs this season, finishing seventh in the Metropolitan Division.
The New Jersey Devils have appointed Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach, marking him as the 22nd in the team's history. Keefe, who previously coached the Toronto Maple Leafs, brings a strong track record of success, including leading Toronto to five consecutive postseason appearances and setting franchise records. Both the Devils' management and Keefe expressed excitement about the potential to unlock the team's full capabilities and aim for a fourth Stanley Cup.
New Jersey Devils have hired former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach, with at least one Devils player expressing optimism about the fit.
The New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach on a four-year deal. Keefe, who was recently fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, brings experience working with young talent, which aligns with the Devils' roster of promising under-25 stars. The Devils had a disappointing season, missing the playoffs and firing Lindy Ruff, making the coaching position highly sought after.
The New Jersey Devils have hired Sheldon Keefe as their new head coach, signing him to a four-year deal. Keefe, who previously coached the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be introduced at a press conference at the Prudential Center.
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a wild shootout finish, with Noah Gregor scoring the clincher after an overturned goal by Evan Rodrigues.
Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager Brad Treliving has confirmed that Sheldon Keefe will return as the team's coach next season. Keefe, who has one year left on his contract, has been with the Leafs since 2019 and previously had a successful tenure as coach of the Toronto Marlies. Treliving praised Keefe's open-mindedness and willingness to adapt, and discussions about a contract extension will take place at a later date. The decision to retain Keefe provides stability amidst front-office changes for the Leafs.
Matthew Knies, a 20-year-old rookie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has impressed coach Sheldon Keefe in his first two playoff games, including recording his first NHL playoff point in Game 3. Knies replaced the suspended Michael Bunting and will look to solidify his spot in the lineup in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper dismissed Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe's claim that the Lightning were "manipulating the officials" during Game 3 of their playoff series. Cooper said that he didn't understand what Keefe meant by "manipulating the referees" and that the Lightning didn't help themselves by getting physical. The bigger concern for Tampa Bay is any residual fallout from Morgan Rielly's hit on Brayden Point. Rielly was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding on the play, but after an official review, it was determined there was no penalty.
