Maple Leafs’ Zach Hyman on Sheldon Keefe: ‘Greatest Strength is his Communication’
Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Sheldon Keefe’s ability to communicate has been his greatest strength as the team approaches the midway point of the season.
Sheldon Keefe, Maple Leafs reflect on cherished memories of Walter Gretzky
The coach, the captain, and the superstar all had something to say about hockey’s loss before they fielded questions about their own.
The Maple Leafs under Sheldon Keefe have succeeded because of their defence
Ever since he was introduced as the next Maple Leafs head coach in November 2019, Sheldon Keefe has sought to improve his club’s defensive play in all three zones, while keeping pace with the organization’s goal to control the puck as much as possible.
SIMMONS: Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe quickly establishing himself as elite NHL coach
There is very little of Pat Burns in Sheldon Keefe.
He doesn’t bark much, he doesn’t make the nightly news very often, he doesn’t have the kind of cop-like presence and arrogance that commands both fear and respect. He doesn’t have anything like that movie-character “Get-out-of-my-way” walk that Burns had.
New assistant Malhotra empowers the Leafs power play
New assistant coach Manny Malhotra is making an immediate impact on the team’s power play.
OHL Footprint: Coaches in the NHL
Last week we took a look at the 10 NHL captains with Ontario Hockey League origins. This week, we turn our attention behind the bench where eleven NHL coaches have OHL roots.
‘This is your calling’: How the Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe found coaching
PEMBROKE, ONT. — Geoff Patterson has done just about everything for the Pembroke Lumber Kings at one point or another.
What Maple Leafs’ Sheldon Keefe learned from shadowing Pete Carroll
“The essence of my message about competing has nothing to do with the opponent. My competitive approach is that ‘it’s all about us.’ If we’ve really done the preparation to elevate ourselves to our full potential, it shouldn’t matter whom we’re playing.” — Pete Carroll, Super Bowl champion
One year in, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe on what he’s learned and where the Leafs go from here
Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe is all in on a Canadian Division. “All fingers are pointing towards that,” Keefe told the Star in a phone interview. “I think it’s I think it’s really exciting.”
Keefe reflects on one year behind Leafs bench
One year ago today, the Maple Leafs fired head coach Mike Babcock. The club was mired in a six-game winless streak (0-5-1) and sitting outside the playoff picture with a 9-10-4 record overall.
Maple Leafs hope new assistant Malhotra lights up power play
On paper, the Maple Leafs had a respectable regular-season power play, tied for fifth with Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay at 23.1%.
‘EXPERTISE AND CHARACTER’: Maple Leafs add veteran Paul MacLean to coaching staff
As the quest goes on to get the Maple Leafs more players with a winning pedigree and Stanley Cup credentials, they have added another coach with those needed qualities.
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