Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Andy O'Brien to Oversee NHL Team's Sport Performance
Andy O'Brien will lead strength, nutrition and injury rehabilitation as Toronto adds four staffers after finishing 32-36-14 and missing the playoffs.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs hired Andy O'Brien as vice-president of sport performance on Monday. O'Brien will oversee the NHL club's strength and conditioning, sport science, nutrition, injury rehabilitation, and mental performance.
- John Chayka, the general manager, has overhauled several departments since arriving in May to replace fired GM Brad Treliving. The moves follow a season where the Maple Leafs finished outside the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.
- A 48-year-old from Charlottetown, O'Brien was a personal trainer for Sidney Crosby and director of sports science for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2015 to 2021. He worked with four Stanley Cup winning teams, including in 2024 and 2025.
- Joining O'Brien's staff are director of health and performance integration Dr. Craig Slaunwhite, strength and conditioning coach Jason Martin, assistant strength and conditioning coach Josh Crouse, and human performance consultant Dr. Jordan Shallow. General manager Chayka stated, "Andy's record as an innovator and winner...are wholly aligned with what we are building here in Toronto."
- These investments address significant injury challenges that plagued last season, including goaltender Anthony Stolarz being sidelined 36 games. The organization seeks to maximize player development and performance to return to playoff contention.
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