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The Canadian PressA look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the potential candidates to take over the Original Six franchise that hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1967. CRAIG BERUBE The 58-year-old from Calahoo, Alta., hoisted the Cup as coach of the St. Louis Blues in 2019, but was fired by the organization in December after missing the playoffs last spring. The no-nonsense Berube, who owns
The Canadian PressHurricanes make change in net. Go to Pytor Kochetkov for Game 3 against the Rangers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Pyotr Kochetkov is set to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 against the New York Rangers on Thursday night, as they make a change in net trailing the second-round series 2-0. Coach Rod Brind’Amour announced the decision roughly seven hours before puck drop, citing Andersen's workload as the reason for the move. “Freddy’s played really well, but he’s also played a lot,” Brind'Amour said. “I think giving him a little rest is the best thing.” Andersen allowed
The Canadian PressToronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit
TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe took his place in front of a dozen television cameras. The Maple Leafs head coach — on centre stage inside a small auditorium at the team's practice facility — was optimistic about the future for both himself and the group. Keefe also understood Toronto had yet to meet expectations under his watch after its ultra-talented roster bowed out at the post-season's first stage for a fourth time in five years. He knew his job might be in jeopardy. "Ownership and management, they
The Canadian PressToronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit
TORONTO (AP) — Sheldon Keefe is out as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, fired Thursday after another early exit from the NHL playoffs. The move had been expected after Toronto lost to rival Boston in Game 7 last weekend, the fourth time in five years under Keefe that the team has lost in the first round. The Maple Leafs won just one playoff series since Keefe took over in November 2019. “Today’s decision was difficult,” general manager Brad Treliving said in a statement. “Sheldon is an excellen