Don Cherry shares his thoughts on Sheldon Keefe's firing
After the official announcement that Sheldon Keefe would no longer coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs, former NHL coach and commentator Don Cherry took to X to share his thoughts on his firing.
After another historic game-seven loss in the playoffs to the Boston Bruins, it was clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs were due for a major change. This continued with their announcement today that their head coach, Sheldon Keefe, has been fired after five seasons with the team.
This news spread among those following the NHL quickly, with fans all over the map commenting on Tronoto's decision. Among these was long-time hockey icon Don Cherry, who both sympathized with KEefe and shared his belief that the game was lost on a goalie and not on coaching.
The response to Cherry has been, per usual, mixed. Fans are not only divided on what lost the Leafs game seven, but also on the reasons behind Keefe's removal entirely.
Whether or not you agree with the Maple Leafs' decision to fire their head coach, Sheldon Keefe has made his final farewell to the team. Now, we will have to wait to hear who will take his place as their search for a replacement begins.
Source - Hockey Patrol
Don Cherry comments on Leafs firing Keefe
| POLL | ||
MAI 9 | 419 ANSWERS Don Cherry shares his thoughts on Sheldon Keefe's firing Will the Toronto Maple Leafs have an improved season without Sheldon Keefe? | ||
| Yes | 158 | 37.7 % |
| No | 134 | 32 % |
| It won't change | 127 | 30.3 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Mitch Marner | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Logan Cooley | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| William Nylander | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jack McBain | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Dylan Guenther | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Michael Kesselring | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Fraser Minten | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mikhail Sergachev | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Chris Tanev | - | 1 | 1 | |
| John Tavares | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Simon Benoit | - | - | - | |
| Nick Bjugstad | - | - | - | |
| Michael Carcone | - | - | - | |
| Ian Cole | - | - | - | |
| Lawson Crouse | - | - | - | |
| Connor Dewar | - | - | - | |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | - | - | - | |
| Barrett Hayton | - | - | - | |
| Pontus Holmberg | - | - | - | |
| Clayton Keller | - | - | - | |
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TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 21 | 17 | 4 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | |
Devils | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 30 | |
Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 29 | |
Golden Knights | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 28 | |
Maple Leafs | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 27 | |
Flames | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 27 | |
Stars | 19 | 13 | 6 | - | 26 | |
Rangers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
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