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"Sheldon Keefe Takes Helm: Can He Lead Devils to Glory?"
sports1 year ago

"Sheldon Keefe Takes Helm: Can He Lead Devils to Glory?"

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.

Devils Appoint Sheldon Keefe as New Head Coach
sports1 year ago

Devils Appoint Sheldon Keefe as New Head Coach

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.

Sheldon Keefe Appointed New Jersey Devils Head Coach
sports1 year ago

Sheldon Keefe Appointed New Jersey Devils Head Coach

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 Hire Sheldon Keefe as Head Coach
sports1 year ago

New Jersey Devils Hire Sheldon Keefe as Head Coach

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.

"Leafs GM Confirms Sheldon Keefe's Return as Coach for Next Season"
sports2 years ago

"Leafs GM Confirms Sheldon Keefe's Return as Coach for Next Season"

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.

"Coach Cooper dismisses manipulation claim as Matthews leads Leafs to victory"
sports2 years ago

"Coach Cooper dismisses manipulation claim as Matthews leads Leafs to victory"

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.