The New York Rangers kicked off the offseason by announcing a massive signing, as they signed two-time Stanley Cup winning coach Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, on a five-year $32.5 million contract.![Chris Drury and Mike Sullivan]()
Truly an exciting time for the New York Rangers and all their fans as many hope Mike Sullivan will be able to help the organization bounce back this upcoming season and return to their President Trophy form, from two seasons ago.
However, since Mike Sullivan was hired by the New York Rangers, many members around the organization have expressed their true feelings on having him lead the team heading into the 2025-26 season.
How Do The New York Rangers Truly Feel About Mike Sullivan?
It appears that many around the organization are happy to have Sullivan on the team, as management, veteran players, and even prospects have nothing but good things to say.
Here's what some of them have had to say about their newest head coach:
President and General Manger, Chris Drury:
«I'm really excited about the opportunity to build a partnership with Chris. I'm really excited about what we could build here moving forward that we could all be proud of.»
«It's already a great relationship, and I think it's only going to get better every day.»
«The second Mike was available, we quickly and aggressively pursued him.»
«It's already a great relationship, and I think it's only going to get better every day.»
«The second Mike was available, we quickly and aggressively pursued him.»
Veteran forward, Mika Zibanejad:
«Yeah, I had a conversation with him,» Zibanejad said about if he's been in contact with Sullivan. «Obviously, he's a coach that's been around for some time now, had some success in the league. It will be fun to talk with him even more.»
Will Cuylle:
«I don't know him personally or have never met him,» Cuylle said about Sullivan. «It's good. I have lots of trust in the organization to hire a good option for us. I'm looking forward to meeting with him and working with him and hopefully have a good bounce back year in New York.»
Top Prospect, Gabe Perreault:
«More just an introduction, he called me a couple of days after he got the job. I've been talking to him a little bit, just trying to get to know him as a person.»
Hopefully Mike Sullivan will be able to turn things around for the New York Rangers this upcoming 2025-26 season?
