Sheldon Keefe Explains Ryan O'Reilly's Best Quality

Every Leafs fan is currently thinking about the playoffs. After 6 consecutive years of not making it past the first round, the success of the Leafs rides on their ability to make a deep run in the playoffs this season. Kyle Dubas has been putting together the perfect roster for the playoffs, his best acquisition is the 2019 Conn Smythe trophy winner and former captain of the St. Louis Blues, Ryan O'Reilly.

Keefe Praises O'Reilly

O'Reilly has proven himself right from the start, along with Noel Acciari, the pair were desperate to leave St. Louis, the two were eager to join the Leafs. Despite his finger injury, O'Reilly has really impressed Sheldon Keefe with his work ethic and his refusal to stop training despite his injury. Keefe explained the O'Reilly is already playing like it's the playoffs, which is an excellent quality for any hockey player.




O'Reilly was the perfect fit for Toronto. Instead of being one of the seasoned veterans that have been brought in the past, O'Reilly is still young and in his prime. O'Reilly doesn't just have the right state of mind and locker room presence, he is also a really skilled player. Fans truly believe that the Leafs are ready to make a deep run at the playoffs, with the help of O'Reilly.

As seen on Mapleleafsinsider - Sheldon Keefe reveals what he believes is O'Reilly's best asset