Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares faced public criticism from coach Sheldon Keefe after a 6-3 loss to the Devils. Keefe called out Tavares for accountability and setting the team's standard. Keefe expects a positive response from Tavares, emphasizing his leadership role. Tavares expressed acceptance of being called out and the need for accountability following the defeat.
The Leafs respond to Keefe’s call out, a special moment for Gio and Bertuzzi stays hot. @SamAMcKee Leafs Talk starts now: https://t.co/Y4UNyL5Z4m https://t.co/GfQq40fFNe
New @LeafReport: Sheldon Keefe’s statement, the goalie competition, and TJ Brodie’s path forward: https://t.co/8MJ1VTxlyj
“You really want to be at the top of the list for being accountable.” John Tavares on being called out following Tuesday’s loss to the Devils. https://t.co/AVsx9m3isE https://t.co/AVsx9m3isE
From @markhmasters & @reporterchris - How Leafs captain John Tavares is handling being called out by Sheldon Keefe, and what Keefe is trying to achieve with the callout: https://t.co/Z1oGKeqYcI https://t.co/fkpkKFNrkC
Sheldon Keefe: John Tavares among Leafs who 'got carried away' in loss to Devils. 😬 https://t.co/trrVHSvZ4V https://t.co/ejuHKAJ5pB
Leafs Ice Chips from @markhmasters - After coach Sheldon Keefe called out his captain and the team following a 6-3 home loss to the Devils, one would think Wednesday's practice would be a spirited affair. Instead, it was more of a free form-type of skate: https://t.co/uOWsBIa5hm https://t.co/oPvGNoBR30
Getting called out? Maple Leafs captain John Tavares OK with it, from @koshtorontosun https://t.co/QCJOEp7D01 https://t.co/GPKIkXciuL
"He's our leader. He's got to set the tone for our group." Sheldon Keefe rarely addresses the Maple Leafs immediately after a loss. But the coach called out John Tavares in the room before his public criticism. Now, he's banking on a positive response: https://t.co/2dIlTO4uBM https://t.co/kXOwCmCPGC
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares didn't exactly go into hiding after being called out by coach Sheldon Keefe, writes @lukefoxjukebox. https://t.co/pE3WPCjxWP
Sheldon Keefe went full John Tortorella on his Maple Leafs. “It was just really immature, all the way through our game. "Hopefully the players hated it just as much or more than I do." ✍️ @joshuakloke https://t.co/CPOsT5Ph5P https://t.co/wqhURYtm9V
Sheldon Keefe says he’s expecting a “great” response from John Tavares: https://t.co/N1KCCApXtj
Tavares: "Especially as the captain, you really want to be at the top of the list for being accountable and setting the standard and the way we need to play." #Leafs