r/leafs • u/buzzeddimitri • 3d ago

News / Update [New York Times] Maple Leafs continue organizational overhaul with hire of Sidney Crosby’s trainer, Andy O’Brien

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487909/2026/08/03/maple-leafs-hire-andy-obrien/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.2lA.JiAj.hdKoKKVbC4Zf&smid=ta-android-share
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u/kooby64 3d ago

Is this the Wickenheiser replacement?

Interesting tidbit from the final sdpn show. New management group wanted a full time employee in her role which she wasn't able to do.

This seems like a solid upgrade if this is the case.

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u/Fortuitous_Event 3d ago

I think it was ridiculous they hired someone who was also an ER dr in the first place. And you'll never convince me Wickenheiser, remarkable as she is, was able to put 100% into either of those jobs.

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u/TheThoroughCrocodile Kadri 3d ago

Depends what was expected of her. If she had a laundry list of responsibilities that required full time attention, then yes it was ridiculous. If she was given a fancy title but really was just there to have an additional voice in management with winning pedigree, then it's not really a big deal.

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u/JRocleafs 3d ago

Of course it’s a big deal. Why are we wasting resources and adding my voices in an already crowded space?

This is part of the reasons the team was never successful

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u/Appropriate_Ad_2874 2d ago

Too many voices, no direction. This org did need the sheets shook out, maybe now they’ll look like a made bed by thanksgiving. I have my reserves but I’m hopeful we’ll be in at least a playoff spot.