TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have won 11 of their 15 games under Sheldon Keefe since the 39-year-old coach took over for Mike Babcock last month. And they are doing so in a rather entertaining fashion, with the team’s offensive machine humming along at a high enough pace to cover up for some defensive issues that still need fixing. Still, the Leafs — averaging four goals a game during that 15-game stretch — have been a fun bunch to watch under Keefe, whose opening chapter has been impressive.



I chatted with Keefe on Sunday for a Q and A that I hope you enjoy during the holiday break:



The team is 10-4-0 (now 11-4-0) since you took over, every game is rather interesting, what are your initial impressions of how things have gone; it’s not easy taking over a team in-season.



It presents its challenges, however, it also presents its opportunities. You’re taking over a team that obviously things weren’t going well,...