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Maple Leafs hire Andy O'Brien as strength and conditioning coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:58 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Maple Leafs hire Andy O'Brien as strength and conditioning coach

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Andy O'Brien as their new strength and conditioning coach. O'Brien is known for his long association with Sidney Crosby, having trained the Penguins captain since he was 13. This appointment comes during a summer of significant changes for the Maple Leafs, including the hiring of new general manager John Chayka, who has made several leadership shifts within the organization. Chayka has also brought in coaches like Jim Hiller and Daniel Alfredsson to reshape the team's strategy. The Maple Leafs aim to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing out last season, which was their first absence from the playoffs in ten years.

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•O'Brien trained Sidney Crosby since he was a teenager.
•John Chayka is overseeing significant changes in the organization.
•The team has also hired coaches Jim Hiller and Daniel Alfredsson.
•The Maple Leafs missed the playoffs last season after a decade-long streak.
•O'Brien aims to improve the team's strength and conditioning regimen.

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It’s been one of the biggest summers in terms of change in recent memory for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have witnessed their club make meaningful shifts in leadership on the bench, in their front office, and on the ice.Under the direction of new general manager John Chayka, the Maple Leafs have undergone […] The post Maple Leafs Make New Hire With Strong Connection To Sidney Crosby appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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