The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the decision to fire Sheldon Keefe in a statement Thursday morning and said it will immediately begin the search for a new bench boss.
The organization announced the decision in a statement Thursday morning and said it will immediately begin the search for a new head coach.The Leafs were eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs last Saturday after a Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins in overtime.
“Today’s decision was difficult. Sheldon is an excellent coach and a great man; however, we determined a new voice is needed to help the team push through to reach our ultimate goal,” Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving said. “We thank Sheldon for his hard work and dedication to the organization over the last nine years, and wish him and his family all the very best.”Keefe coached the Leafs to a 212-97-40 record in 349 regular season games, the organization noted. But it was just 16-21 in the post-season, including a 1-5 series record.
Toronto bowed out in a tepid five games to the Florida Panthers in the second round in 2023 before Kyle Dubas was fired as general manager less than two weeks later.Person tries to get into Drake’s Toronto property as shooting investigation continues That dismissal following a roller-coaster stretch led to questions about Keefe’s future, but new GM Brad Treliving elected to keep the Dubas loyalist after taking the reins, and then inked the Brampton, Ont., product to a contract extension through 2025-26.Sheldon Keefe has been relieved of his role as head coach. The organization will immediately begin the search for a new head coach.
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