In May 2024, the Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed head coach Sheldon Keefe following the team’s early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs. Despite a strong regular season record of 46–26–10, the Leafs were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Bruins in a seven-game series. citeturn0search1
Keefe, who had been with the Maple Leafs since November 2019, compiled a regular-season record of 212–97–40 and a playoff record of 16–21. Under his leadership, the team made the playoffs in each of his five seasons but advanced beyond the first round only once. citeturn0search0
Following Keefe’s departure, the Maple Leafs appointed Craig Berube as head coach on May 17, 2024. Berube, who previously coached the St. Louis Blues from 2018 to 2023, brings a wealth of experience to the role. citeturn0search11
The decision to part ways with Keefe reflects the organization’s commitment to achieving greater success in the postseason and addressing the team’s performance in critical playoff moments.
