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Toronto Maple Leafs Could Win Multiple NHL Awards in 2023-24

By Stephen Nixon

May 12, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by right wing Mitchell Marner (16) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game six of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by right wing Mitchell Marner (16) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game six of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Toronto Maple Leafs Extending Sheldon Keefe A Non-Option
May 4, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe  . Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Sheldon Keefe: Jack Adams Award

If I were to bet, I’d say that Keefe has a better chance at getting fired than winning the Jack Adams Trophy, as the league’s best coach, but you never know.

Not to knock Keefe, but he’s in the classic “new GM keeps old coach in case things go sideways” situation.  This usually means he’s gone the first time the team loses four games in a row, but who knows?

Over his tenure, Keefe has continued to do a great job, guiding this team to top regular season records, but unfortunately, they’ve yet to get it done in the playoffs.

You can’t put the blame on him for all of the losses, but this could be the last straw for him, especially with a new GM.

The Leafs have a great roster and have the opportunity to be a very successful regular season team once again and compete for a President’s Trophy.

If they are a top-three team in the NHL, Keefe’s name should be considered as league’s best coach.

This award typically goes to a coach of a team who missed the playoffs the year before, but it can also go to the coach of the best team.

This is definitely more of a long-shot, but if Toronto is one of the best regular season team’s again, expect Keefe’s name to be in the running.

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