Sheldon Keefe out in Toronto

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Coach Q said in an interview the other month he felt he deserves a comeback.

I deserve to win the lottery. Not everyone gets what they think they deserve

 

[Tob]

Keefe had an opportunity to bury himself in a wooden fishing boat filled with flowers and hay and post a 15 minute video of himself laying down in it and drifting out to sea but settled for this positivity crap. No wonder he couldn't bring it during the playoffs.

 

[IamNotADancer]

"Go out and have some fun boys!"

 

[Strangle]

This thread is going to pass the engagement of the Florida Boston series thread in about 12 hours

Toronto maple leafs stirring the leagues drink again, no one gives a shit about Boston or Florida

Will they bring back the Messiah, Mike Babcock ?

Hey Mitch, give us a list of 31 teams you would accept a trade to

No

“The Maple Leafs hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach”

f***…..

Is nashville okay, Mitch?

Yes, please sir. Thank you sir

 

[rboomercat90]

Dang Keefe got banished to the sea

On his way to Robidas Island?

 

[Danarqhy]

Is it me or is Sheldon Keefe looking happy and relieved to no longer have to coach the Maple Leafs?

 

[ghost85875]

This team needs Mike Babcock.

 

[Legend123]

Shanahan + marner + reilly + nearly their entire aging d core needs to go

Plus find a real goalie to help woll

 

[TheNumber4]

This team needs Mike Babcock.

Babcock was right about this core.

 

[Kelly]

Is it me or is Sheldon Keefe looking happy and relieved to no longer have to coach the Maple Leafs?

Bittersweet I'd imagine. Likely a massive weight off his shoulders now. New contract still hasn't kicked in.

But still a kick in the ego.

 

[zizbuka]

Should've been fired immediately after the handshake line comment

They need a coach who knows how to establish a winning culture, not some sadistic authoritarian but a real leader

They need some of this.......

 

[Djp]

Hahahahaha.

When Matthews doesn’t score, Marner does nothing again…fire the coach I guess.

In other news...

The world is round

 

[blackjackmulligan]

Whos rumored to be the next coach

Alain Vigneault​

 

[joestevens29]

Is it me or is Sheldon Keefe looking happy and relieved to no longer have to coach the Maple Leafs?

Doesn’t he have a contract?

 

[Fatass]

They need some of this.......
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Nope. They need the opposite: Bruce Boudreau.

 

[BB79]

No surprise. That team needs a coach who'll kick their players behinds for saying things like they're looked at like Gods.

 

[nORRis8]

Now do Marner

Ain't happening.
Marner would be wise to play out his contract, test the UFA market and watch the leafs get nothing.

 

[BraveCanadian]

Long overdue and I don't think he's a great coach by any means, but it also isn't all on him.

It is mostly on the players and the lack of accountability that has run amok. The talent level on the Leafs roster should practically win games by itself but heart is missing in big doses. They need some players that have both at the same time.

Shanny has to take a big part of the blame as well - even when Keefe tried to make players accountable he was overruled.

Was nice of the old boys club to give Keefe an extension cushion for his inevitable firing though. Really rubs it in for those of us who actually have to work for a living.

 

[leafsfan5]

He's really not. And no he won't.

He is though, he's not anything special but he has some good qualities. Most coaches in this league are flawed and it's up to the team to find a coach that fits their roster the best

Before Keefe was in Toronto our defensive zone was an absolute mess. He instilled our best structure in years and allowed us to post some strong defensive numbers that translated to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the offense struggled and our special teams were horrendous which falls on him

Somewhere like New Jersey would be a very interesting spot for him as he can instill some structure they need

 

[Fatass]

Ain't happening.
Marner would be wise to play out his contract, test the UFA market and watch the leafs get nothing.

Exactly. Why weaken the club he’s traded to? If he’s traded, of course. Best to wait to July 1, 2025. Then pick the best spot and the biggest contract.

 

[dj Mahoney]

Very sad , he seemed like a good guy .

 

[Perfect_Drug]

He is though, he's not anything special but he has some good qualities. Most coaches in this league are flawed and it's up to the team to find a coach that fits their roster the best

Before Keefe was in Toronto our defensive zone was an absolute mess. He instilled our best structure in years and allowed us to post some strong defensive numbers that translated to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the offense struggled and our special teams were horrendous which falls on him

Somewhere like New Jersey would be a very interesting spot for him as he can instill some structure they need

His structure works in the reg season.

He doesn't adapt in the ploffs, and has been figured out by coaches who gameplan for it.

 

[ricky0034]

not saying they shouldn't have fired him but it's gonna be hilarious when this ends up being the only major move they make

 

[DaBolts]

 

[Pez68]

So THAT'S who was coaching Marner to be soft and not give a shit. I'm glad they figured it out.