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“It’s out of my control”- Sheldon Keefe’s future uncertain as he takes responsibility for Maple Leafs shortcomings

Like every other member of the Maple Leafs who has appeared today, Sheldon Keefe looked defeated as he stepped to the podium today. He was light on excuses, but also light on answers. Keefe’s priority was taking responsibility for the Maple Leafs p

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Published: 4 months ago

Sheldon Keefe on his job security, team progress after fifth year as head coach: “I came out of Game 6 feeling as good about the Toronto Maple Leafs as I’ve felt in this position… Now more than ever, I believe I will win and the team will win”

On locker cleanout day, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the heat Mitch Marner is facing in the Toronto market, the failure of the power play (1 for 21) in the series loss versus Boston, and the offensive struggles year after year in the playoffs.

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Published: 4 months ago

Watch full Keefe year-end media availability after Round 1 loss

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks to media, taking full responsibility for his club once again coming up short in Round 1 of the playoffs vs. Boston, says we’re in a results business, and we didn’t get results and haven’t met expectat

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Published: 4 months ago

Marner’s Extension Comments Hint He’s Not Waiving No-Move Clause

Mitch Marner spoke with the media on Monday, as did most of the team as they were conducting their player exit meetings and cleaning out their locker rooms. Marner said…

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Published: 4 months ago

William Nylander on yet another first round exit: “Every year it’s just as frustrating to lose”

William Nylander, much like a vast majority of the Leafs, is running out of words to describe how frustrating it is to keep falling short in the first round. It was not due to a lack of effort on his part as he was the leading scorer on the team in t

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Published: 4 months ago

“Definitely something I’m open to: Tyler Bertuzzi on potentially re-signing with the Maple Leafs

When the team announced they had signed Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year contract on the second day of free agency, a good part of this fan base jumped for joy for a couple of reasons. One, Brad Treliving rebounded after signing John Klingberg and Ryan R

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Published: 4 months ago

Marner hopes to stay with Leafs long term

Mitch Marner wants to stick with the Maple Leafs for the long haul despite speculation that he could be the odd man out if Toronto elected to break up its core."I've expressed my love for this place, this city," Marner said Monday. "Obviously, I grew

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Published: 4 months ago

"Worst day of the season": Leafs coach Keefe blames self for playoff exit

If there’s one person in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization currently on the hot seat, it would have to be head coach Sheldon Keefe. After crashing out of the first round of the playoffs for the fourth time in his five postseasons with the team,

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Published: 4 months ago

Matthews says a ‘weird hit’ kept him out of Game 5 and 6 vs. Bruins

It’s difficult to say whether the Toronto Maple Leafs would’ve fared any better in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series against the Boston Bruins had their top forward not dealt with various ailments from Game 2 onward. Auston Mat

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Published: 4 months ago

Why Maple Leafs need to move quick if they’re looking to hire Berube

Elliotte Friedman joins The Jeff Marek Show to discuss the Maple Leafs having to decide on Sheldon Keefe’s future with the team soon and why the team needs to move on quickly if they are interested in hiring Stanley Cup champion coach Craig Berube.

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Published: 4 months ago

The Maple Leafs Future After Game 7 Loss

From his hotel room after Game 7 in Boston, Nick Kypreos joined Sportsnet Central to provide a detailed breakdown of the playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the…

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Published: 4 months ago

Mitch Marner Wants to Sign Long-Term With the Maple Leafs

The post Mitch Marner Wants to Sign Long-Term With the Maple Leafs appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Mitch Marner told Toronto media his desire is to sign a long-term extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. What does that mean for changes? The post M

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Published: 4 months ago