Devils confirm Sheldon Keefe stays after organizational review

The New Jersey Devils have confirmed that head coach Sheldon Keefe will remain with the team following a comprehensive organizational review by new general manager Sunny Mehta. The announcement on Tuesday also included significant changes to the coaching staff, with goaltending coach Dave Rogalski being fired and assistant coach Sergei Brylin reassigned to another position within the organization.

Mehta, who assumed control of hockey operations last month, conducted the evaluation as promised upon his hiring. He has decided to retain Keefe, who recently completed his second season with the Devils. The team missed the playoffs this past season after parting ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald. In Keefe's first season with New Jersey in 2024-25, the Devils qualified for the postseason but lost in the first round to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Keefe has two years remaining on his contract. His overall record with the Devils stands at 84-70-10 over two seasons. The team finished with 42 wins in both campaigns, but the most recent season ended a streak of six consecutive playoff appearances for teams led by Keefe, which included his five prior seasons with the Toronto...