Confirmed with Link: Sheldon Keefe Fired -- Discussion Thread

[Wrong Wilson]

Interesting in the sense that NJ has also been mentioned as a landing spot for Berube.

Dreger mentioned if NJ really wanted Berube, they would've gotten him already

 

[Buds17]

Dreger mentioned if NJ really wanted Berube, they would've gotten him already

Which makes sense in the event of mutual feelings. I wouldn't mind having Toronto receive the benefits from waiting (assuming interest in any candidates that are currently "occupied") as long as they don't experience the downside of delaying that decision (also missing out on anyone of interest who is available right now).

 

[Warden of the North]

The U turn of opinion on Brind'amour if he gets swept and then comes here will be hilarious.

"Rod the PLAYOFF FAILURE Bod joins the choking Maple Leafs LOLOLOLOL"

 

[Gallagbi]

The U turn of opinion on Brind'amour if he gets swept and then comes here will be hilarious.

"Rod the PLAYOFF FAILURE Bod joins the choking Maple Leafs LOLOLOLOL"

Going on record that I like him and he'd be my pick if available, but I don't see him wanting to come here.

 

[Warden of the North]

Going on record that I like him and he'd be my pick if available, but I don't see him wanting to come here.

I don't know. I think he's a bit overrated to be honest. But I think it's because I was burned by the hype around Babcock.

 

[al secord]

The U turn of opinion on Brind'amour if he gets swept and then comes here will be hilarious.

"Rod the PLAYOFF FAILURE Bod joins the choking Maple Leafs LOLOLOLOL"

Keefe went from being buried in the ECHL to being a great fit for the young, up and coming Devils.

 

[FerrisRox]

The Leafs. He's under contract.

Didn't they fire him?

 

[ACC1224]

Didn't they fire him?

Relieved him of his Coaching duties. Happened yesterday, was all over the news.

 

[notbias]

The change in opinion on Keefe because he gave a good exit interview is insane...

Brind'Amour, although I think he is a good coach, is one loss away from having a .500 record in the playoffs and being swept in 50% of his series losses.

 

[Action Jackson]

The change in opinion on Keefe because he gave a good exit interview is insane...

Brind'Amour, although I think he is a good coach, is one loss away from having a .500 record in the playoffs and being swept in 50% of his series losses.

There is no change. Keefe is a good coach, but someone has to be held accountable

It's not Keefe's fault the team had zero balance because we paid a forward who plays like he is in a no-contact junor league 11million. Dubas the dumbass

 

[CelticDruid]

That's bad.

It's not like he just got out of his bed and banged his head and said" I don't know anything about these other coaches".

DD has been done numerous times on ALL coaches.

In the end it all comes down to personalities and shared vision of what needs to be done!

 

[Suntouchable13]

Any chance Tampa can be bought in regards to Cooper?

 

[trellaine201]

Sought permission from who? Why would they need permission?

Under contract

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

The change in opinion on Keefe because he gave a good exit interview is insane...

The most I’ll say about Keefe is that regardless of all his coaching faults he does seem to at least “get it” in terms of what it means to be the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs and all that it entails. I do think it’s a shame that it never worked because he seems like a genuinely decent guy and he got to live the dream of coaching his hometown team.

The failures aren’t all on him of course. Lots of issues with roster construction and the routine disappearing acts from our core players. But he did exacerbate a lot of problems and we kept having the same issues every time in the playoffs with regards to special teams and overall scoring.

 

[The Masters]

kyper says coach Q Status stikk undecided but could be coaching as early as next hear


Doesnt no if thats the leafs lobbyung

 

[ToneDog]

kyper says coach Q Status stikk undecided but could be coaching as early as next hear


Doesnt no if thats the leafs lobbyung

If you wanted to wait for Q, you hang onto Keefe. Berube is not coming here for 1 year.

 

[The Masters]

If you wanted to wait for Q, you hang onto Keefe. Berube is not coming here for 1 year.

Next season as in 24/25

 

[ToneDog]

Next season as in 24/25

I thought in a year. Never thought Leafs would be ballsy enough to lobby for him. I doubt Gary is doing us any favours.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

*Trigger Warning* I have zero interest in Rod. Canes are a slightly better Leafs both in performance and on paper, and he still has failed quite badly with a very solid team.

My list worth $0.02:

1. Q
2. ----------- Grand Canyon-sized gap
3. Berube
4. Gallant
5. Sutter

Please no Brucey, Woodcroft (Sheldon 2.0), or any other friendly/"progressive" type.

 

[NVious]

The change in opinion on Keefe because he gave a good exit interview is insane...

Brind'Amour, although I think he is a good coach, is one loss away from having a .500 record in the playoffs and being swept in 50% of his series losses.

What I like about him is that I think he could get the most out of Matthews/Nylander.

If they won't play for a true warrior like Rod, they won't play for anyone.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

What I like about him is that I think he could get the most out of Matthews/Nylander.

If they won't play for a true warrior like Rod, they won't play for anyone.

Plus we could watch him absolutely implode on them which would be another benefit.

 

[notbias]

What I like about him is that I think he could get the most out of Matthews/Nylander.

If they won't play for a true warrior like Rod, they won't play for anyone.

Has he gotten the most out of anyone?

Without doing too much math, it looks like most of the players produce similar to the regular season, but no one is putting up crazy numbers.

And they seem to fail spectacularly often, he has lost 5 series and only a 13% winning percentage in those series, and if he loses this series in 4 it will be even worse, it'll be an 11% winning percentage.

Like I said, all for him coming in, and I think he is a good coach, but not sure he gets the best out of his players.

I think he is another coach who because of his playing career is getting overhyped.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

Berube is overrated. Caught lightning in a bottle and rode a hot goalie to a cup. Tenure was pretty weak other than that.

 

[The Masters]

Im not buying berube
And if they dont do a thorougu process for a head coach they are all idiots
Last time there wasnt even a process done. Dubas just texted keefe ur in

 

[Rare Jewel]

Any chance Tampa can be bought in regards to Cooper?

Well, there's no compensation for coaches in terms of draft picks or assets.

So, really, the only way he can come now is if he and TB agree to release him. Coming to a divisional opponent may be too much of an ask.