Mike Babcock releases statement about his firing

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world today, with the news Mike Babcock has been fired. The team named Sheldon Keefe, their AHL coach and Kyle Dubas' close friend as the next coach.

The Leafs have lost 6 in a row and the player's were rumored to have checked out of the coach's message. Speaking of messages, Mike Babcock had this to say about the news.

Are you surprised by the news?