New Jersey Devils hire Sheldon Keefe as new head coach

The New Jersey Devils hired Sheldon Keefe as their new coach, it was announced Thursday. Keefe's deal with the Devils is for four years, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. "This is an exciting time, and I'm honored to be a member of the Devils' organization," Keefe said in a statement. "To have the chance to lead this young, dynamic team and to see the potential that can still be unlocked is all very attractive for me."