Sheldon Keefe addresses the media for the first time with the New Jersey Devils

Sheldon Keefe has been the most talked about coach of the offseason so far. Shortly after losing in the playoffs with the Toronto Maple Leafs he was fired by GM Brad Treliving. Just days later he had a new job being hired by the New Jersey Devils.

Today was the introductory press conference for Sheldon Keefe. First Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald spoke and was asked what the process was like when hiring Sheldon Keefe. He admitted that Sheldon Keefe was always their preferred choice.

Then Sheldon Keefe had an opportunity to speak. He said that he moved on from being fired by the Maple Leafs quickly and is excited for this new opportunity with the New Jersey Devils.

The New Jersey Devils are a team built similar to the Toronto Maple Leafs when Sheldon Keefe arrived in Toronto. A lot of young talent who had not reached their peak yet. The nice thing for Sheldon Keefe with the New Jersey Devils is the talent is more spread throughout the lineup and not just at the forward position.

If Sheldon Keefe can use his coaching style to get through to the young players on the roster the Devils could find a lot of success. This offseason will be interesting to watch to see how much influence Sheldon Keefe has on changes that are made.