Keefe takes A Shot At Recently Traded Winger

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, and head coach Sheldon Keefe had some interesting comments in his post-game press conference.

Sheldon Keefe praised newly acquired players and may have taken a shot at recently traded winger

Keefe praised the team's newly acquired players for their gritty play and competitive edge, suggesting a commitment to building a team that prioritizes physicality and toughness, especially in the bottom six forward positions.


After the game, Keefe noted that the team's success was largely due to their willingness to contest pucks along the wall, take hard hits, and protect their net, in other words, for their gritty play and competitive edge. Keefe highlighted the performances of newly acquired players Acciari and Lafferty, who stood out to him for their tenacity and willingness to battle for the puck. He also praised O'Reilly for his ability to take care of the game in the third period and help secure the win.

The recent trade of Pierre Engvall to the New York Islanders for a third-round pick seems to reinforce this commitment to physicality and toughness, as Engvall was criticized for his lack of physical play and inability to contest pucks along the wall.

Here's the whole statement from Keefe:




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