Newe Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe faced a familiar foe on Thursday night. Keefe squared off against his former team when the Devils opened their home schedule against the Toronto Maple Leafs. New Jersey came out on the short end of the game,

Expectations are high for New Jersey after last season's flop. Here's how the new bench boss is applying the wisdom gained from coaching in Toronto.

Prior to being named the 22nd head coach in New Jersey Devils history, Keefe spent 669 games behind the bench of the Toronto Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League team, the Toronto Marlies.