Mike Sullivan Takes Over The Reins With Rangers

Mike Sullivan Takes Over The Reins With Rangers

It didn’t take Mike Sullivan long to find another job after being let go by the Penguins. What’s funny is that two years ago, I wrote an article about how Sullivan could eventually become the head coach of the Rangers. Well… that’s exactly what has transpired.

The Rangers have released a statement revealing the news that Sullivan has become the 38th head coach in franchise history, who will take over for the recently departed Peter Laviolette.

The 38th Head Coach in #NYR history.

Welcome (back) to Broadway, Sully! pic.twitter.com/dUhWCBPm4A

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 2, 2025

“Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the NHL,” Drury said. “Given his numerous accomplishments throughout his coaching career – including two Stanley Cups and leading Team USA at the international level – Mike brings a championship-level presence behind the bench. I’ve gotten to know Mike very well over the years, including as teammates in the 1997 World Championships, when he coached me as a player in New York and through our shared time working together with USA Hockey. As we began this process and Mike became an available option for us to speak with, it was immediately clear that he was the best coach to lead our team.”

“I would like to welcome Mike back to the Rangers organization,” said James L. Dolan, MSG Executive Chairman and CEO. “Mike’s track record and success in the NHL and internationally speaks for itself, and I look forward to seeing him behind the Rangers bench.”

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Sullivan, 57, will ink a five year contract with the Rangers after what becomes somewhat of a homecoming for him. From 2009 to 2013, Sullivan served as an assistant coach to John Tortorella in New York. Now he’s back as the head man.

By the way, Sullivan was incredibly successful in his last stop with the Penguins, posting a record of 409-255-89. That win percentage would have been way higher too, if the Penguins’ core didn’t age into dust. If this puppy goes south, I can’t imagine that Chris Drury gets the opportunity to survive another coaching change.

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