New York Rangers star forward J.T. Miller issues his honest take on the newest head coach Mike Sullivan following a disastrous 2024-25 season.![J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad]()
As the New York Rangers prepare for the 2025-26 season, they will be looking to put the 2024-25 season behind them and move onto what seems to be promising future with new head coach two-time Stanley Cup Champion Mike Sullivan.
With that being said, it wont just take Mike Sullivan to turn things around for the New York Ranges, as they will need everyones best efforts if they wish to make the Stanley Cup playoffs next season
On that note, Miller, who's currently enjoying his hobby-golf-made something clear to his teammates as they witness the rest of the NHL compete for the Stanley Cup, while the season in New York has ended prematurely.
J.T. Miller sends a clear message to Rangers newest head coach Mike Sullivan
However, during Miller's time at 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship he decided to send a clear message to his teammates and head coach Mike Sullivan as he isn't too pleased with not being the playoffs:
«The goal is not to be available to play in this,» Miller told reporters at the U.S. Open qualifiers, via Forever Blueshirts. «Unfortunately, that's what happens.»
Mike Sullivan and Miller are familiar with one another as Sullivan was the assistant coach for the New York Rangers from 2009-2013, being apart of the organization when Miller entered the league in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Something that has left Miller to voice his true opinion about Sullivan and the expectations heading into the 2025-26 season:
«I've known [Sullivan] a long time. I came into the league with him. I have the utmost respect for him as a coach,» Miller added. «He's accomplished a lot in this league so when we get an opportunity like that to snag him and help us achieve our goals, he's going to give us the best chance. I'm really happy.»
Certainly something you want to see within the organization as it helps when players are familiar with their head coach.
