Why The Maple Leafs Promoted Patrick O’Sullivan To Director of NHL Development

Watch live streamIndoor Football League: Tulsa Oilers at Green Bay BlizzardWatch LiveTRENDINGHall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86Ohtani resumes throwingNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionFantasy Football Draft KitStory byDavid AlterSun, August 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFormer Stanley Cup Champion Sounds Off On Maple Leafs’ Recent HireOne of the major new hires that the Toronto Maple Leafs made as part of their offseason of change was Andy O’Brien, the longtime personal trainer of Pittsburgh Penguins captain and future Hall of Fame forward Sidney Crosby, to lead their strength and conditioning program.So far, the hiring has gotten good reviews from around NHL […] The post Former Stanley Cup Champion Sounds Off On Maple Leafs’ Recent Hire appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWorrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason MovesAmong the busiest teams in the NHL so far this offseason have been the Toronto Maple Leafs, who not only made monumental changes to their roster, but to their front office and coaching staff.The Leafs, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, lucked out by winning the NHL Draft […] The post Worrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNew Maple Leafs Forward Teddy Blueger Ready To Turn The PageIt’s going to be a completely new slate for first-year Toronto Maple Leafs forward Teddy Blueger, who was one of many free agent additions by general manager John Chayka since he took over from the fired Brad Treliving. 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