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Fans call for Sheldon Keefe to be fired after recent post game comment
The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again staring down a daunting 3-1 deficit in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins. Following a lackluster performance in Game 4, Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe faced a barrage of criticism for his post-game comments.
In the aftermath of the loss, Keefe was pressed about his team's sluggish start, especially significant given that the game was on home ice with the Leafs already trailing in the series. His response left many fans dissatisfied, fueling further discontent.
«How do you explain coming out with so little energy?»
«Hard to say. Hard to pinpoint.»
It's been FIVE years and this guy still can't get the team to start on time with any level of consistency. FIVE years and this guy has no idea what's going on or how to solve it.
«Hard to say. Hard to pinpoint.»
It's been FIVE years and this guy still can't get the team to start on time with any level of consistency. FIVE years and this guy has no idea what's going on or how to solve it.
Leafs reporter Sid Seixeiro didn't mince words, calling for Keefe's dismissal, labeling the coach as potentially the "biggest problem" within the organization.
«I can name 10 people, at least, both on and off the ice that should not be with the Toronto Maple Leafs next season.
Sheldon Keefe is near the top of the list. These postgame comments last night, on their own, are a fireable offense»
Sheldon Keefe is near the top of the list. These postgame comments last night, on their own, are a fireable offense»
In contrast, fans and analysts have noted the stark difference between Keefe's demeanor and that of Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper, who was commended for his leadership after his team faced a similar 3-0 deficit against the Florida Panthers.
Jon Cooper following his 3rd loss of the playoffs:
"if you're not going to believe, you don't have to come" (To the rink) talking about his players
Sheldon Keefe following his 3rd loss of these playoffs "Can't question our effort"
"if you're not going to believe, you don't have to come" (To the rink) talking about his players
Sheldon Keefe following his 3rd loss of these playoffs "Can't question our effort"
As the Leafs head into Game 5 on Tuesday, the pressure mounts, not just for a comeback but also on Keefe's future with the team, which could very well hinge on the next game's outcome.
Source: Hockeypatrol
Sheldon Keefe gets put on the spot following media question
Sheldon Keefe gets put on the spot following media question
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AVRIL 28 | 392 ANSWERS Fans call for Sheldon Keefe to be fired after recent post game comment Do you think it's time for the Maple Leafs organization to part ways with head coach Sheldon Keefe? | ||
| Yes | 336 | 85.7 % |
| No | 56 | 14.3 % |
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