In a move to stop Sheldon Keefe leaving for another NHL team and one which underlines that general manager Kyle Dubas has a solid Plan B beyond Mike Babcock, the club signed Keefe to a two-year extension as Marlies coach. “This is the best job outside the NHL,” said Keefe, whose insisted his first priority was staying in his home town, keeping his kids in school and being near his parents. Keefe stickhandled around how long he sees himself staying with the Marlies until the right opportunity arises. “No doubt in my mind in the very near future he’ll be an NHL coach — and it will be well deserved<” said Mueller. Earlier this season, Keefe passed Dallas Eakins for most regular-season wins by a Marlies coach.

Source: National Post May 28, 2019 15:43 UTC