Sheldon Keefe retained by New Jersey Devils following Dave Rogalski dismissal and Sergei Brylin NHL reassignment decisions by general manager Sunny Mehta

The New Jersey Devils are sticking with head coach Sheldon Keefe, even with some dramatic changes to the organization's coaching staff during the NHL offseason. General manager Sunny Mehta has fired assistant coach Dave Rogalski and reassigned long-time Devils figure Sergei Brylin within the franchise.Sheldon Keefe will be behind the bench for another important NHL season after the New Jersey Devils failed to meet expectations in the playoffs. The shake-up on the coaching staff is a sign that the organization still believes in Keefe’s ability to lead the franchise into the future, even as it makes changes around him.The New Jersey Devils have made a number of changes to their coaching staff this offseason, but Sheldon Keefe remains the team’s head coach.General manager Sunny Mehta stood by Keefe through a disappointing season and an up-and-down NHL performance. The former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach wrapped up his second season behind the New Jersey Devils bench and remains a vital part of the organization’s long-term plans.The biggest coaching move is the franchise’s official firing of assistant coach Dave Rogalski. Rogalski had been in charge of the team’s goaltenders during a difficult defensive season for the Devils.Sergei Brylin, who was a well-regarded former Devils player and long-time employee, meanwhile, has been reassigned to another position within the organization. Brylin is still a part of the franchise; however, he will move to a new role following the offseason restructuring.The organization, in spite of those setbacks, seems to be committed to continuity at the head coaching position. Keeping Sheldon Keefe means the Devils believe there are improvements to the roster and internal tweaks they can make to improve their NHL results next season.The coaching moves also suggest Sunny Mehta wants accountability without a total organisational reset. The disappointing season brought on a momentary question of Sheldon Keefe’s future, but the latest decision confirms he’s still part of the franchise’s plans moving forward.