But while Babcock usually seemed like a man anxiously waiting for a bus, aching to be done and on his way, Keefe was relaxed and businesslike. The Maple Leafs had won the game on Saturday night, giving Keefe four wins in his first five games as head coach. He knew that Kyle Dubas had twice hired him to be his head coach before, and would again if given the chance. Smith, meanwhile, left the organization to be head coach in Ottawa. He probably guessed that if something happened to Babcock, Keefe would get the first call.

Source: thestar December 03, 2019 04:00 UTC