NHL Insider Reveals Sheldon Keefe's Job Is In Jeopardy After Recent Struggles

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Hunter Bowman
November 27, 2023 (10:02)

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Following a tough loss to Kyle Dubas Pittsburgh Penguins, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves at 10-6-3, securing the 5th spot in the Atlantic division. The team's unexpected struggles have raised questions about head coach Sheldon Keefe's future.

Growing discontent among fans and media suggests that Sheldon Keefe's tenure as the Leafs' head coach might be in jeopardy. Speculation has Howard Berger, an NHL reporter, predicting a coaching change before the end of the calendar year:

It won't be entirely his fault, but Sheldon Keefe cannot last with an AHL-caliber blue line and unproven goaltending. #Leafs will have a new coach by January 1. #LeafsForever

The legitimate question of whether the Leafs can thrive under Keefe is gaining attention. Despite consistent good-but-not-great regular seasons, the team has only managed a single playoff round victory under Keefe, with a record of five playoff wins in a season. Fans are questioning his fit for the team, especially given their slow start this season:

I refuse to believe #LeafsForever will win anything (Conference title, Presidents trophy, Stanley Cup) under Sheldon Keefe.

I've watched a version of today's game WAY too many times. One game this year (VAN) where I could see a potential Cup contender.

Looking at the Atlantic division standings - 18 games in the #LeafsForever have FIVE regulation wins TOTAL. They are like 3-4 goals away from being seriously underwater and Sheldon Keefe getting fired. Talk about living on a prayer.

While there's no official word from the team about Keefe's job security, continued struggles might put Keefe's days in Toronto at risk.

Source: Hockeypatrol