The Toronto Maple Leafs acted on the slow start to the season by firing coach Mike Babcock. In doing so, they pulled their long-term blueprint ahead; appointing Sheldon Keefe head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
It’s probably the worst kept secret within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization that Dubas always wanted Keefe to succeed Babcock, understandable, considering the successes the Toronto Marlies held under the two.
The change, reportedly, brought a sigh of relief in the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room. Call it a “shock” effect, but 2 games in and the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have found their winning ways again, though the game in Colorado was one they stole.