Sheldon Keefe Throws the Maple Leafs Under the Bus With Hurtful Comparison

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Tom Banks
February 6, 2024  (4:56 PM)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be taking one step forward and two steps back in 2023-24, and unfortunately, the thing that continues to hold them back is their struggles on the blue line.

Unfortunately for Maple Leafs fans, they now have to once again watch as Head Coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after a disappointing loss.

Despite some solid additions in recent years like Jake McCabe and Mark Giordano, nothing has appeared to work on the Leafs blue line, and it has fans eagerly awaiting the March 8 trade deadline. One player on their own may not be able to fix this, but after the 3-2 loss to the Islanders, this team now finds themselves tied for fifth place in the Atlantic Division, and could keep slipping if things don't get figured out.

Sure, some of those things need to come from behind the bench, but unless the players on the ice can find a way to play with more effort and intensity defensively, this could be another incredibly disappointing year for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

As Red on Hockey Patrol - Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe compares his players to a peewee hockey team

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Previously

BREAKING: Nick Bonino Done in the NHL

David Pastrnak Reveals He Will Boycott the Next Major NHL Event and Many Other Players Will Join Him

Brad Marchand Officially Dethroned as the NHL's Most Hated Player

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FÉVRIER 6   |   127 ANSWERS Sheldon Keefe Throws the Maple Leafs Under the Bus With Hurtful Comparison Will Keefe remain coach in Toronto beyond this season?
Yes	23	18.1 %
No	104	81.9 %
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