Head coach Sheldon Keefe has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The terms of the deal were not announced.
The 42-year-old was named Maple Leafs head coach on November 20, 2019 and has posted a 166-71-30 regular-season record but the BUDS have yet to translate any major success in the post-season. The Leafs finally won a first round series in 2023 for the first time since 2004 but much more is expected from this team stacked with stars.
Under Keefe, Toronto has set franchise records for most wins (54) and points (115) during a single season (2021-22) while also recording consecutive 50-win campaigns over their two most recent seasons.
Since joining the Maple Leafs, Toronto has posted a .622 winning percentage under Keefe, ranking them only behind the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes in that span.
Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving announced the extension and said “Since I’ve joined the Maple Leafs, I’ve been very impressed with Sheldon. He has shown great leadership skills with his staff and our players, and has a clear vision for this team and where it needs to get to. Sheldon has established himself as one of the top coaches in the league and I look forward to working alongside him as we head into the upcoming season.”
Keefe said “Coaching this team has been a great privilege, and I’m truly excited at the opportunity to continue building towards our ultimate goal. I’m thankful for the support from MLSE and its ownership along with Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving, who I’ve really enjoyed getting to know and work with this off-season. We have so many great players and people within our organization that I’m grateful to work with, and together our commitment to team success remains steadfast.”
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