Trusted Insider reveals several NHL General Managers expect the New York Rangers to sign this coach
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Now that two-time Stanley Cup winning head coach has parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, he has quickly jumped to the head of priority list for the New York Rangers.
Earlier on Monday morning, Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins decided it was time to move on from head coach Mike Sullivan, who has been with the team for a decade:
«On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty to the team and City of Pittsburgh over the past decade,
» said president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas. «Mike is known for his preparation, focus, and fierce competitiveness. I was fortunate to have a front-row seat to his dedication to this franchise for the past two seasons.
He will forever be an enormous part of Penguins history, not only for the impressive back-to-back Cups, his impact on the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust, but more importantly, for his love and loyalty to the organization.»
Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins agree to go separate ways
Reports quickly emerged that confirms the two parties, Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins, came together and reached an agreement to part ways.
«A thorough search for the next head coach of the Penguins will begin immediately,» the team said. The Pens join the Blackhawks, Bruins, Ducks, Flyers, Kraken, and Rangers as teams with active vacancies at head coach.
New York Rangers looking to secure Sullivan quickly
As the New York Rangers are currently without a head coach after the firing of Peter Laviolette, many reports surfaced that the organization is interested in Mike Sullivan, even before he left the Penguins.
However insider Frank Seravalli, believes that it is a matter of when the Rangers hire Sullivan, not if.
«I've gotten messages from NHL general managers already this morning saying 'Does Mike Sullivan end up in New York today or tomorrow?' I think it is one of those things that could be locked up within the next 42 to 78 hours,»
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