Elliotte Friedman believes $3.5B franchise at 'forefront' in pursuit of ex-Penguins HC Mike Sullivan after shocking departure

Elliotte Friedman believes $3.5B franchise at 'forefront' in pursuit of ex-Penguins HC Mike Sullivan after shocking departure

Earlier this week, two-time champion coach Mike Sullivan became available in a shocking move. The New York Rangers, who are worth $3.

Mike Sullivan's adventure with the Pittsburgh Penguins is officially over. The team's management announced yesterday that it was taking a new direction behind the bench, putting an end to a significant era. According to the press release, this separation would have been decided by mutual agreement between the club and the head coach, who is now free as the air. Sullivan, who still had two seasons to dispose of his contract with an average value …

Metro Notes: Sullivan, Brunicke, Royals

If the New York Rangers had it their way, they’d have their new head coach signed in the next couple of days. According to Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet, the Rangers are expected to pursue Mike Sullivan’s services aggressively. Before he was brought into the Penguins organization to be the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2015-16, and before he served as the Canucks assistant coach and Blackhawks develo…

Several thoughts on Rangers coaching search, including Mike Sullivan 'their No. 1' option - Forever Blueshirts

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesJohn E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Everything changed for the New York Rangers regarding their coaching search Monday. In an instant, Mike Sullivan became the universally expected top choice to replace the fired Peter Laviolette. It’s not known if Rangers general manager Chris Drury had even the slightest inkling that Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins would part ways after 10 seasons and two Stanley Cup championshi…