Insider reveals why Sheldon Keefe hasn't been fired yet

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again found themselves eliminated during the first round of this year's playoffs. This marked the seventh time in the last 8 years that the Maple Leafs couldn't get out of the first round. With this failure comes more changes and those changes are expected to start in the coming days.

According to multiple reports Sheldon Keefe and his entire coaching staff is expected to be relieved of their duties in the coming days. Another disappointing finish likely marks the end of Keefe's 5-year tenure in Toronto. Many people expected his firing to come the first day after the season ended, however, that was not the case.

Keefe was given the options by general manager Brad Treliving, to speak on Monday during locker room cleanout. Giving the coach the opportunity to not speak is usually a key indicator that their job is likely on the line. Today NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman revealed the following detail as to why Keefe has yet to be relieved of his duties.




This provides some real context as to why the Maple Leafs have yet to make the change. It also provides a deeper detail as to why the team moved their management press conference from Thursday to Friday. It is expected in the coming hours that Keefe will meet with management at the Scotiabank Arena and news from that meeting is inevitably going to drop sooner rather than later.

This season likely marks the beginning of a new era in Toronto as the current group have failed to find success despite the numerous attempts they've been given.