Mike Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach
- Mike Sullivan became the 38th head coach of the New York Rangers on May 2, 2025, replacing Peter Laviolette after his April 19 firing.
- The Rangers missed the 2024-25 playoffs after sliding 29 points, following a Presidents' Trophy-winning season, amid a power play that fell to 28th overall.
- Sullivan, a 57-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner with Pittsburgh, is expected to improve the Rangers’ power play and defense while managing core players like Panarin and Zibanejad.
- During his introductory press conference, Sullivan mentioned that he had connected individually with all team members over the past few days and expressed admiration for the skill level present within the squad.
- General manager Drury stated they "quickly and aggressively pursued" Sullivan, expressing enthusiasm as Sullivan aims to make the Rangers the most competitive team possible.
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Mike Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach
Sullivan will have top scorers Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox on his side after years guiding Penguins stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
Mike Sullivan making sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach
For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after...


Sullivan makes sure to speak with ‘every player on the roster’ as he starts anew as Rangers coach
For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy.

Sullivan makes sure to speak with 'every player on the roster' as he starts anew as Rangers coach
For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Foremost will be communication. Sullivan, the 38th coach…
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