Fog Blog : Sports Log: Maple Leafs Fire Babcock....Assigns New Coach:
AFTER A 6 GAME LOSING STREAK......TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS HEAD OFFICE CANS COACH MIKE BABCOCK......SO NOW ITS A FUTURE WITHOUT MIKE BABCOCK IN TORONTO!......On the afternoon of November 20th, the day after dropping the game against the Vegas Golden Knights for their sixth loss in a row, the Leafs announced they fired head coach Mike Babcock and hired Toronto Marlies coach Sheldon Keefe to take his place. Just over 24 hours later, Keefe had his first win under his belt.