Sheldon Keefe will probably be again behind the Maple Leafs’ bench in October.
Toronto common supervisor Brad Treliving advised reporters on the NHL draft in Nashville the 42-year-old head coach will lead the membership into the 2023-24 season.
Keefe’s standing was unclear after the Leafs fired Kyle Dubas within the wake of the group’s second-round playoff exit.
Treliving mentioned at his introductory press convention final month he wished to get to know Keefe, who has one 12 months left on his contract and has but to signal an extension, earlier than making a choice.
He added the pair spent upwards of 17 hours collectively throughout a collection of conferences, and got here away impressed.
Treliving, who spent 9 seasons with the Calgary Flames earlier than leaving in April, mentioned he gained’t be allowed on the draft desk for Wednesday evening’s first spherical till his former membership makes its decide at No. 16. The Leafs, in the meantime, maintain the twenty eighth choice.
