New coach Sheldon Keefe embraces Stanley Cup expectations with the Devils

APNews - 28/05
Sheldon Keefe said his expectations in taking over as the New Jersey Devils coach are no different than they were coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs the past five seasons: winning the Stanley Cup.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Driving past the Prudential Center for a news conference at which he would be introduced at the New Jersey Devils coach, Sheldon Keefe noticed a statue of Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur in front of the building.

It was an instant reminder that the expectations of coaching the Devils in the New York City metropolitan area are no different than what was expected in Toronto for the Maple Leafs.

Winning a Stanley Cup is all that matters, and that’s the goal Keefe will bring next season when he takes over another young and talented team that fell short of expectations this past season.

The Devils have won the Cup three times in 1995, 2000 and 2003, with Brodeur...
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