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Mike Sullivan Figures the Rangers Will Start with Mika Zibanejad on J.T. Miller’s Right Wing
Coach Mike Sullivan intends to leverage the strong on-ice chemistry between Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller, who combined for 14 goals in 259 minutes last season, to improve team dynamics.
- Mike Sullivan, the New York Rangers coach, plans to start Mika Zibanejad on J.T. Miller’s right wing as training camp opens Thursday in Tarrytown, N.Y.
- Sullivan visited Zibanejad in Sweden this summer to strengthen their relationship and address rumors after a difficult 2024-25 season.
- Zibanejad, who primarily played center, built chemistry with Miller during 24 games together last season, despite struggling mentally early on.
- Sullivan noted that placing him at center ice would give the team what could be considered the top three centers, consisting of J.T., Mika, and Vincent Trocheck.
- Sullivan emphasized starting with this lineup to create balance and success, while relying on players like Fox, Gavrikov, and Shesterkin for defense and goal.
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Mike Sullivan figures the Rangers will start with Mika Zibanejad on J.T. Miller's right wing
Mike Sullivan’s first training camp as coach of the New York Rangers is a chance to put his stamp on a roster that underachieved significantly last season and missed the playoffs.
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Rangers’ Mike Sullivan wants to keep Mika Zibanejad’s ‘chemistry’ with J.T. Miller rolling
It was evident in Mike Sullivan’s first news conference of training camp on Wednesday just how much effort he put into laying the groundwork of his relationships with his new players this summer. Asked why it was important to connect face-to-face with Mika Zibanejad this offseason, Sullivan cited just how important the 32-year-old forward is to the Rangers.
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