May 2, 2025 | 9:00am ET
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RANGERS HIRE SULLIVAN AS NEW HEAD COACH

Mike Sullivan

The New York Rangers have named Mike Sullivan the 38th Head Coach in franchise history.

Sullivan became available after he was let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. He spent 10 seasons with the Penguins, guiding them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in his first two seasons in 2016 and 2017.

“Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the NHL,” said Rangers GM Chris Drury. “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.”

Sullivan has posted a 479-311-15-112 record in 917 games as head coach with the Boston Bruins (2003-04, 2005-06) and Penguins (2015-16 through 2024-25). He is also the only American-born head coach in NHL history to win multiple the Stanley Cups.

“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.”