One Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman, Tyson Barrie has also improved under Keefe — scoring three goals in the last three games.
He’s scored on power play goal and two five-on-five goals. Zero with Mike Babcock, three with Keefe.
There’s plenty of ways the new head coach has made Barrie a lot more effective. Putting him on the first power play unit is definitely the biggest way to help the defenseman.
But I think what really changed his play was the mood around the team. When Babcock was around, everyone looked hopeless, including Barrie. Then once Keefe came in, the mood did a full 180.