Witnessing the Maple Leafs’ New Puck-Possession Philosophy in Action The Old Prof | November 29, 2019 Sheldon Keefe is coaching the team that general manager Kyle Dubas has put together, and so far the results are beyond positive. In watching Dubas work over the past two…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Win in Motor City Andrew Forbes | November 28, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs continued their winning ways on Wednesday rolling into Detroit and beating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 6-0. While the Red Wings struggled in…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Marner, Kaskisuo, Hutchinson & Keefe The Old Prof | November 27, 2019 I admit, I’m optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs remainder of the season. I wasn’t really certain how Sheldon Keefe’s presence as the new head coach might change things; and,…
Maple Leafs’ New Coach Getting the Best Out of Tyson Barrie The Old Prof | November 25, 2019 There are a number of expressions one might use to describe new Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe’s magical impact on Tyson Barrie, who struggled so far this season…
Maple Leafs to Be Played as Designed Under Sheldon Keefe Brian Joyce | November 23, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have relieved Mike Babcock of his head coaching duties. The writing had been on the wall for Babcock who had failed to coach the Maple Leafs…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Engvall, Barrie, Mikheyev & Kadri The Old Prof | November 22, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday evening produced a number of firsts. Struggling defenseman Tyson Barrie scored his first goal of the season; just-called-up Pierre…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Flames, More Jim Parsons | November 22, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz around the Maple Leafs who got their first win on Thursday under new coach Sheldon Keefe, the Buffalo Sabres are getting frustrated…
Keefe: Toronto Has Enough Talent for Quick Progress The Canadian Press | November 21, 2019 GLENDALE, Ariz. — New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills. There’s a lot for…
Maple Leafs Fire Babcock, Name Keefe Head Coach Josh Bell | November 20, 2019 The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock, naming the AHL’s Toronto Marlies coach, Sheldon Keefe, as the replacement. Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan broke the news to…
Maple Leafs’ Struggles Continue Peter Baracchini | November 19, 2019 About a week ago, I wrote about the adjustments that the Toronto Maple Leafs have to make in order to salvage their season after a less than stellar start. In…
Will Sheldon Keefe Become the Maple Leafs’ Next Head Coach? The Old Prof | May 30, 2019 This week, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension to remain the head coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies. For now, that’s exactly where Keefe…
NHL Rumors: Markov, Oilers, Canucks, Sens, More Jim Parsons | May 29, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, could Andrei Markov find his way back to the NHL? There have been some internal discussions in Vancouver about a trade but not one with…