OT Sports Group
NIL-Era Developers
US $97.66M
Key Facts
Also known as: The OT Sports Group, LLC; OTSG; OT Sports Group Hockey
Founded: January 2016
Headquarters: New York, USA
Other offices: New York/Northeast base with Ontario, NCAA, USHL, CHL, BCHL, NAHL and junior-market coverage
Agency type: Mid-size hockey agency / full-service athlete management firm
Ownership: Privately held; co-founded by John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Bobby Gauthier
Primary markets: NHL, AHL, NCAA, USHL, CHL, BCHL, NAHL, ECHL and European leagues
Players (reported $97.66M public active NHL contract value): 190+ total clients; NHL clients: 10; NHL-drafted clients: 20. Public NHL contract footprint: 12 active contracts, $97.66M active value and about $19M active cap hit
Key agents: John Kofi Osei-Tutu, Bobby Gauthier, Patrick Bedell, Kareem Alazem, Chad McDonald, Zechariah Thomas
Languages: English
Contact email: josei-tutu@otsportsgroup.com; info@tnamanagement.com, general contact through website form
Phone / WhatsApp: +1 516 512 3785 for John Osei-Tutu’s PWHLPA directory listing
Website: https://otsportsgroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otsghockey/
X: https://x.com/JohnOzzyTutu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ot-sports-group-llc/
About OT Sports Group
OT Sports Group is a New York-based full-service sports company focused primarily on hockey players at the amateur and professional levels. The agency was founded in 2016 by John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Bobby Gauthier, who built the company after years of work in the New York-area hockey scene. Osei-Tutu is both a practicing attorney and an NHLPA/PWHLPA-certified agent, which gives the agency a strong legal and NIL-contract layer.
Gauthier is an NHLPA-certified agent and one of the agency’s key development recruiters, especially for amateur players trying to move through NCAA, USHL, CHL and pro pathways. OT later co-branded and worked closely with PuckAgency, the long-running hockey firm led by Jay Grossman, which helped accelerate its NHL-facing experience and player-service model.
The agency’s current NHL book is led by Matt Coronato, Mikey Anderson, James Hagens and Brandon Bussi. Coronato’s seven-year Calgary extension and Anderson’s eight-year Kings contract give OT a real long-term NHL contract base. At the development end, James Hagens, Trevor Connelly, Ryan Ufko, Sam Lipkin, Tyler Kopff and Cooper Black show how much of OT’s identity is tied to high-end amateur scouting and NCAA-to-pro movement. The agency is especially visible in the NIL era because it publicly offers marketing, brand development and business-management guidance alongside hockey representation.
OT’s partnership with TNA Management adds a stronger marketing and endorsement layer for young athletes. Its screenshot client count is much larger than its NHL contract count, which reflects a pipeline-heavy model built around prospects, NCAA players and junior clients. Overall, OT Sports Group profiles as a modern, attorney-led hockey agency built for the intersection of development, NIL, contract negotiation and long-term player guidance.
Client Roster
Top NHL players
Matt Coronato [Calgary Flames] – F – United States – 2002-11-14
Mikey Anderson [Los Angeles Kings] – D – United States – 1999-05-25
James Hagens [Boston Bruins] – F – United States – 2006-11-03
Joey Anderson [Rockford IceHogs, AHL / Chicago Blackhawks contract] – F – United States – 1998-06-19
Nick Abruzzese [Syracuse Crunch, AHL / Tampa Bay Lightning contract] – F – United States – 1999-06-04
Prospects & young talents
Trevor Connelly [Henderson Silver Knights, AHL / Vegas Golden Knights contract] – F – United States – 2006-02-28
Ryan Ufko [Milwaukee Admirals, AHL / Nashville Predators contract] – D – United States – 2003-05-07
Sam Lipkin [Tucson Roadrunners, AHL / Utah Mammoth contract] – LW/C – United States – 2003-01-04
Tyler Kopff [Rochester Americans, AHL / Buffalo Sabres contract] – F – United States – 2003-04-10
Cooper Black [Charlotte Checkers, AHL / Florida Panthers contract] – G – United States – 2001-12-07
Robert Mastrosimone [Charlotte Checkers, AHL] – F – United States – 2001-01-24
Ethan Wyttenbach [Quinnipiac University, NCAA] – F – United States – 2007-02-10
Goalies
Brandon Bussi [Carolina Hurricanes] – G – United States – 1998-06-25
Hunter Shepard [Laval Rocket, AHL / Montreal Canadiens contract] – G – United States – 1995-11-07
Cooper Black [Charlotte Checkers, AHL / Florida Panthers contract] – G – United States – 2001-12-07
European veterans
Michael Dal Colle [Dinamo Minsk, KHL] – F – Canada – 1996-06-20
Bobby Trivigno [Brynäs IF, SHL] – F – United States – 1999-01-19
Notable former clients
Keith Yandle – former NHL defenseman and ironman-streak record holder; listed in public agency-client data.
Keith Aucoin – former NHL/AHL forward and long-time pro; listed in public agency-client data.
Kristiāns Rubīns – former OT-represented NHL contract client.
Scooter Brickey – former pro client listed on OT’s professional-client page.
Highlights
Negotiation style: Development-first, legally informed and heavily focused on career planning from amateur hockey into the professional level.
NHLPA/CBA expertise: John Osei-Tutu, Bobby Gauthier and Patrick Bedell are public NHLPA-certified representatives.
NIL expertise: Osei-Tutu is publicly active in NIL agreement negotiation, drafting and brand/business protection.
Network strengths: New York, Northeast U.S., NCAA, USHL, CHL, BCHL, NAHL, AHL and NHL clubs.
Development pipeline: Strong prospect volume, especially NCAA and junior players before pro signing decisions.
Brand/commercial capability: OT works with TNA Management for marketing, endorsements, social media and personal-brand support.
Agency Snapshot
Origin story
John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Bobby Gauthier founded OT Sports Group in January 2016.
The agency grew slowly at first, then built credibility through amateur recruitment, PuckAgency mentorship and NHL contract work.
OT’s model now combines legal guidance, development planning, NIL support and traditional player representation.
Milestones
2016 – OT Sports Group founded by John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Bobby Gauthier.
2016 onward – OT co-branded with PuckAgency and gained mentorship from Jay Grossman’s established NHL agency platform.
2023 – Mikey Anderson signed an eight-year, $33M extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
2024 – Ryan Ufko, Sam Lipkin and Cooper Black signed NHL entry-level contracts.
2025 – Matt Coronato signed a seven-year, $45.5M extension with Calgary.
2025 – Trevor Connelly and Tyler Kopff signed entry-level contracts.
2026 – Brandon Bussi signed a three-year, $5.7M extension with Carolina.
2026 – James Hagens signed a three-year entry-level contract with Boston after being drafted seventh overall in 2025.
Network strengths
North America: NHL, AHL, NCAA, USHL, CHL, ECHL and junior scouting.
Northeast U.S.: New York, New England, prep, NCAA and junior development circles.
Canada: Ontario marketing support through TNA Management and broad junior coverage.
Specialty lanes: NCAA free agents, U.S. prospects, NIL-era brand building, goalie development and late-blooming pro transitions.
Support Team / Partners
Contract/cap specialists: John Kofi Osei-Tutu, Bobby Gauthier and Patrick Bedell.
Legal/NIL counsel: John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Patrick Bedell bring attorney backgrounds.
Player development: Bobby Gauthier leads OT’s hands-on development and recruitment identity.
Recruiting and placement: Kareem Alazem supports NCAA, USHL, CHL, BCHL, NAHL and professional placement.
Marketing/brand partnerships: TNA Management supports endorsement, social media, philanthropy and event-marketing work.
Strategic agency relationship: PuckAgency mentorship/co-branding history helped OT grow its NHL-facing platform.
Affiliate listing: VSG Hockey is listed as an affiliate in public agency data.
Women’s hockey certification: OT Sports Group appears in the PWHLPA Certified Agent directory through John Osei-Tutu.
Notable Deals Led by OT Sports Group
2023 – Mikey Anderson: Los Angeles Kings – long-term extension – 8 years – $33M total value – $4.125M AAV.
2025 – Matt Coronato: Calgary Flames – long-term extension – 7 years – $45.5M total value – $6.5M AAV.
2026 – Brandon Bussi: Carolina Hurricanes – goalie extension – 3 years – $5.7M total value – $1.9M AAV.
2026 – James Hagens: Boston Bruins – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.925M total value – $975K AAV.
2025 – Trevor Connelly: Vegas Golden Knights – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.925M total value – $975K AAV.
2025 – Tyler Kopff: Buffalo Sabres – college free-agent ELC – 2 years – $1.95M total value – $975K AAV.
2024 – Ryan Ufko: Nashville Predators – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.775M total value – $925K AAV.
2024 – Sam Lipkin: Arizona/Utah organization – entry-level contract – 3 years – $2.555M total value – $851.7K AAV.
2024 – Cooper Black: Florida Panthers – college free-agent ELC – 2 years – about $1.9M total value – about $950K AAV.
2025 – Nick Abruzzese: Tampa Bay Lightning – two-way signing – 1 year – $775K NHL value.
2025 – Hunter Shepard: Ottawa Senators → Montreal Canadiens – two-way signing/trade-path contract – 1 year – $775K NHL value.
2024 – Joey Anderson: Chicago Blackhawks – two-way extension – 2 years – $1.6M total value – $800K AAV.
Track Record (Last 3 Seasons)
NHL contracts signed/active: 12 active public NHL contracts, plus Brandon Bussi’s future three-year Carolina extension.
Active NHL contract value: $97.46M.
Active NHL cap hit represented: $19.40M.
Future extension value: Bussi’s $5.7M extension adds $1.9M AAV beginning in 2026-27.
Extensions/renewals: Matt Coronato, Mikey Anderson, Brandon Bussi, Joey Anderson, Nick Abruzzese and Hunter Shepard are the clearest recent examples.
ELCs signed: James Hagens, Trevor Connelly, Tyler Kopff, Ryan Ufko, Sam Lipkin and Cooper Black.
RFA outcomes: Coronato long-term extension; Anderson long-term defensive-core deal; depth/two-way outcomes for Abruzzese, Anderson and Shepard.
Arbitration cases: No public arbitration hearing tied to OT clients was confirmed.
Europe transfers: Michael Dal Colle to Dinamo Minsk and Bobby Trivigno to Brynäs IF are the clearest visible European/KHL examples.
Aggregate client market value: 196 total clients in the public agency screenshot; 12 active NHL contracts worth $97.46M in public NHL contract data.
Compliance & Accreditation
John Kofi Osei-Tutu – NHLPA Registered Agent and PWHLPA Certified Agent.
Bobby Gauthier – NHLPA Certified Agent.
Patrick Bedell – NHLPA Certified Player Agent.
OT Sports Group – listed in the PWHLPA Certified Agent directory.
Kareem Alazem – Player Agent; individual NHLPA certification not publicly confirmed.
Chad McDonald – publicly connected to PuckAgency/OT-adjacent client representation history; current NHLPA certification not publicly confirmed.
Zechariah Thomas – connected publicly through TNA Management; current NHLPA certification not publicly confirmed.
Professional liability insurance: Not publicly stated.
Ethics/compliance notes: No public disciplinary issue tied to OT Sports Group representation was found.
Testimonials
John Kofi Osei-Tutu – NHL.com Color of Hockey profile – “very much a story of perseverance.”
Eric Tulsky – Carolina Hurricanes GM, on Brandon Bussi – “proven to be a winner.”
Don Sweeney – Boston Bruins GM, on James Hagens – “important part of our future.”
OT Sports Group service statement – “minimizing risk and maximizing compensation and career longevity.”
Press, Awards & Recognition
2016 – OT Sports Group founded by John Kofi Osei-Tutu and Bobby Gauthier.
2023 – NHL.com’s Color of Hockey profiled Osei-Tutu’s path as a Black NHL player agent.
2025 – Matt Coronato signed a seven-year, $45.5M extension with Calgary.
2026 – Brandon Bussi signed a three-year, $5.7M extension with Carolina.
2026 – James Hagens signed his three-year entry-level contract with Boston.
2026 – NHL.com remembered Jay Grossman’s mentorship role and noted OT’s connection to the Bussi negotiation.
