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Maple Leafs hire Sidney Crosby's trainer Andy O'Brien as coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:29 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Maple Leafs hire Sidney Crosby's trainer Andy O'Brien as coach

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Andy O'Brien as their new strength and conditioning coach. O'Brien is well-known as Sidney Crosby's longtime personal trainer and joins the team after previously working with the Penguins and Panthers. His hiring follows significant changes in Toronto's front office. O'Brien's expertise is expected to benefit the Maple Leafs as they prepare for the upcoming season, focusing on player performance and injury prevention. He will work alongside Hayley Wickenheiser, a former member of the Maple Leafs' staff who has also collaborated with O'Brien in the past.

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•Maple Leafs add Andy O'Brien as strength coach
•O'Brien known for training Sidney Crosby
•Previous experience with Penguins and Panthers
•Reunites with Hayley Wickenheiser in Toronto
•Focus on player performance and injury prevention

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12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition

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It’s only going to be a matter of time before the Pittsburgh Penguins have to get used to life without the likes of longtime captain Sidney Crosby, along with his fellow future Hall of Fame teammate Evgeni Malkin. Both players have only one season remaining on their respective contracts; Malkin was recently re-signed to a […] The post Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:29 AM
Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition
It’s only going to be a matter of time before the Pittsburgh Penguins have to get used to life without the likes of longtime captain Sidney Crosby, along with his fellow future Hall of Fame teammate Evgeni Malkin. Both players have only one season remaining on their respective contracts; Malkin was recently re-signed to a […] The post Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition appeared first on HEAVY.

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