Mike Babcock out as coach of Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO -- Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mike Babcock has been relieved as head coach, the team confirms. In a statement, the team announced they have hired Sheldon Keefe, the head coach of the Toronto Marlies, as the new head coach of the Maple Leafs. “At this time, we collectively felt that it was best to make a change to Sheldon Keefe,” the team said in a statement. “Sheldon’s record with the Marlies in terms of development and on-ice success during his time in our organi