What does Sheldon Keefe bring to the Leafs? He is a great young coach who brings in new blood. He is a winner with a proven system. He brings in a more defensive system and will teach the Leafs to be more defence-minded.
The biggest benefit of his system is that it will cut down on the shots on Anderson. Maybe he won't be a worn-out puppy dog by the end of the season.
The Leafs' game will be less helter-skelter. There will be less running around in their zone. The defence will get more support from the forwards, who will learn to be more defensively responsible.
The biggest change is that the core will support him. They will buy into his system. He will loosen the reins on the players. Matthews and Marner will have some say in the game.
Keefe talks to the players. There will be more give-and-take with the players. A load will be taken off of Matthews' shoulders. He won't constantly be looking over his shoulder to avoid contact. The players will listen and learn from Keefe, who doesn't rule with an iron fist.
Generally, they will be happier playing hockey again. Less pressured. More freedom equals better results—hopefully.
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