Keefe Signs Multi-Year Extension with Maple Leafs
Toronto Locks Up Head Coach for Long-Term
Key Details of the Agreement
Sheldon Keefe, the Toronto Maple Leafs' highly-regarded head coach, has inked a multi-year contract extension with the team. The announcement, made on Wednesday, ensures that Keefe will continue to lead the Maple Leafs' bench for the foreseeable future.
The specific terms of the contract, including its length and financial details, were not disclosed. However, it is believed that the extension is a multi-year deal that will keep Keefe in Toronto for several seasons to come.
Keefe, 41, has guided the Maple Leafs to back-to-back playoff appearances since taking over as head coach in December 2019. He has compiled a 111-77-20 record behind the Leafs' bench, establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in the NHL.
Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas expressed his delight at securing Keefe's long-term services. "Sheldon is an outstanding coach who has made a significant impact on our team," Dubas said. "We are thrilled to extend his contract and believe he is the right person to lead us toward our ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup."
The news of Keefe's extension is a major boost for the Maple Leafs, who are aiming to contend for their first Stanley Cup title since 1967. With Keefe at the helm, the team will look to build on their recent successes and make a deep playoff run in the years to come.
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