Sheldon Keefe's future with New Jersey Devils questioned amid performance expectations

Sheldon Keefe's position as head coach of the New Jersey Devils is at risk if the team struggles at the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. Since Keefe's arrival in the 2024-25 season, the team has experienced inconsistent performance, with only one playoff game victory in two years. General Manager Sunny Mehta has made changes, including new assistants and roster adjustments, to improve results. Expectations are high for the Devils to perform well early in the season, especially with their core players still in prime years. The timeframe for evaluation may extend until the end of November 2026, a traditional checkpoint for playoff viability in the NHL.

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