US EditionNew York Rangers make history with contract offer to new head coach
- Mike Sullivan became the 38th head coach of the New York Rangers on May 2, 2025, replacing Peter Laviolette after his firing on April 19 in New York, N.Y.
- The Rangers missed the 2024-25 playoffs after sliding 29 points from their previous season despite a roster with significant talent and a declining power play ranked 28th overall.
- Sullivan, a 57-year-old two-time Stanley Cup winner with Pittsburgh and former Ranger draftee, will focus on improving the team's power play, defense, and developing younger players like Gabe Perreault and Brennan Othmann.
- At his introductory press conference, Sullivan mentioned that he had connected with all team members over the past few days, while Rangers GM Chris Drury noted that the organization moved promptly and decisively to secure his hire.
- With a contract worth about $6.5 million annually, Sullivan became the highest-paid NHL head coach ever, setting new salary standards and signaling the Rangers' commitment to immediate team improvement.
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New York Rangers make history with contract offer to new head coach
NEW YORK, N.Y.— After hiring Mike Sullivan on May 2, shortly following the conclusion of his 10-year tenure in Pittsburgh, the Rangers have officially made waves by naming him the highest-paid head coach in NHL history.
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...
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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.
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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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