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Maple Leafs fire former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock.

Team president Brendan Shanahan announced the move Wednesday and said Sheldon Keefe would take over as coach.

In parts of five seasons under Babcock, the Maple Leafs posted a record of 173-133-45 in 351 regular-season games and an 8-12 record in three postseason appearances.

Babcock spent 2005-2015 as the Red Wings head coach, helping them win a Stanley Cup in 2008. In 17 seasons, Babcock has a record of 458-223-105.

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