""I have a tremendous amount of respect for Auston and the way he can not only score but also defend and do so many things really well. When it comes, it will be a tremendous honour for him, and certainly well deserved because of the work he puts in.""
""It is his rightful place. Auston has certainly earned it," Keefe said of Matthews. "The evidence is there. He works extremely hard and puts in a lot of time. It is a great story, too. You have a kid from Scottsdale, Arizona who comes into the Toronto Maple Leafs, of all places, and has such an achievement. It is tremendous."
Sheldon Keefe will coach against the Toronto Maple Leafs as his New Jersey Devils close out the calendar year. Keefe praised Auston Matthews for his ability to score, defend and perform many facets of the game at a high level. He described Matthews’ impending franchise-goal milestone as well deserved and a tremendous honour, citing Matthews’ work ethic and time invested. Keefe framed Matthews’ rise from Scottsdale, Arizona to a historic achievement in Toronto as a great story. Keefe expressed ongoing respect and admiration despite his April 2024 dismissal and noted competition will temporarily suspend friendships when the puck drops.
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