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not Quennville. Sheldon Keefe is the better option.
But Babcock might to be to fully blame on this one. Yes I agree that a change may be needed and he is the head coach, but assistant coach DJ Smith is responsible for the team's defence which has been the main problem. His contract is up this summer, and reports are that the Leafs are close to a contract extension with Keefe. So I'd say give it one season with Babcock as the head coach, Keefe as the new assistant coach that runs the defence. Then if it doesn't work out next year, Keefe is the easy replacement for Babcock.
Keefe has already worked with most of the Leafs young players and has seen their prospects first hand with the Marlies. He'd need some time to get used to the veterans on the roster so the 1 year can be used to learn how they are. Then Babcock out and Keefe in