Devils hire Sheldon Keefe as new head coach

Sheldon Keefe

Former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)AP

The New Jersey Devils named Sheldon Keefe their new head coach, Spittin’ Chiclets host Rear Admiral reported on Wednesday. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the report to NJ Advance Media and said he signed a four-year deal in New Jersey.

The 43-year-old will be introduced in a press conference at Prudential Center at a future date. Keefe spent parts of five seasons as an NHL head coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs and has a 212-97-40 overall record.

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