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One of the first orders of business for new GM Sunny Mehta was to decide whether or not the Devils would keep Sheldon Keefe aboard as the head coach of the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 4

Sheldon Keefe starts on the hot seat as the New Jersey Devils demand a playoff run

Sheldon Keefe's head coaching career has been up-and-down, but it's hard not to keep believing in him. After winning a Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies in 2017-18, he was one of the best young coaches on the market, but the Toronto Maple Leafs stashed him in the minors for another year and a half before he became Mike Babcock's successor.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / August 24

Devils in the Details – 8/24/26: Make or Break Edition

Here are your links for today: “The New Jersey Devils have their core in place, but you always need role players to complement your stars. More often than not, those complementary pieces end up being a team’s most underrated players.

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New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Devils fill out Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff ahead of critical 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils finalized Sheldon Keefe’s coaching staff on Wednesday, announcing four additions to the organization as they continue preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 campaign.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Devils Announce New Additions To Coaching Staff

Sheldon Keefe‘s coaching staff in New Jersey is complete. General manager Sunny Mehta has rounded out the group, hiring Ted Donato and AJ MacLean as assistant coaches, Dan Stewart as goaltending coach, and Leo Luongo as Director of Goaltending, the team announced.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Devils make four changes to coaching, development staff

Head coach Sheldon Keefe’s crew with the New Jersey Devils is getting an overhaul. On Wednesday, the Devils announced four new additions to their coaching and development staff.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 8

Why John Gruden Fits the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff?

When people talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ coaching changes, the focus naturally goes to the bigger names. But one of the more interesting additions might be John Gruden.

New Jersey Devils News / The Lead / May 22

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Is On the Hot Seat

Sheldon Keefe will officially return as Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2026-27 season, as confirmed by insider Elliotte Friedman on Tuesday.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Can Sheldon Keefe get the Devils over the hump?

After a disappointing 2025-26 season, some wondered what changes New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta might make to help turn the team’s fortunes around.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / May 19

Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach

New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski was relieved of his duties and they will re-assign assistant coach Sergei Brylin within the organization.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Devils Announce Coaching Changes, Sheldon Keefe To Stay

The New Jersey Devils announced today that Goaltending Coach Dave Rogalski has been relieved of his duties, and Assistant Coach Sergei Brylin will assume a new role within the organization.

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Devils confirm Sheldon Keefe returning for 2026-27 season

The New Jersey Devils will be keeping Shelden Keefe as their head coach for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple insiders. Recently hired general manager Sunny Mehta had been evaluating the head coach position since his hiring, and determined to bring back Keefe for next season.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

William Nylander was Maple Leafs’ MVP despite tumultuous season for team

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have seen a lot go their way in the 2025-26 season, but the one constant through it all was that William Nylander was yet again a key cog in the machine from an offensive standpoint.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / April 24

Maple Leafs Need Balance, Not Just Physicality

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t need another identity swing. They’ve tried that. What they need now is balance—real, functional, playoff-ready balance. For a few years under Sheldon Keefe, the Maple Leafs leaned into a run-and-gun, puck-possession style.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Devils Should Not Be Opposed to Giving Sheldon Keefe Another Shot

New Jersey Devils fans are (rightfully) impatient. Their failure to reach the postseason means they still have just one single playoff series win in the past 14 seasons.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL Rumors / April 17

NHL Rumors: Simon Nemec, Nico Hischier and Sheldon Keefe

The New Jersey Devils have hired a new general manager in Sunny Mehta, a day after holding exit meetings following a season where they missed the playoffs.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Will Sheldon Keefe stay on as Devils head coach?

The future of the New Jersey Devils is suddenly in flux, after the hockey club split from general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday, leaving plenty of questions throughout the organization. While filling the general manager role will be the team’s top priority, the move also raises questions about head coach Sheldon Keefe and his future in Newark.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe’s Future Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, including James Nichols of NJD Hockey Now, that his future will be evaluated at the end of the season. The news comes as not much of a shock, as the Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald yesterday, the first step in what will be more changes in store.