"Last season left scars, there's no denying it. The Rangers' 99th campaign unraveled under the weight of disappointment, off-ice distractions, and a fractured locker room, shaking the faith of a passionate fan base. But as the 100th season dawns, there's a different feeling around Broadway: hope and optimism. That hope and optimism with the New York Rangers begins behind the bench with Mike Sullivan."
"Sullivan arrives with championship credentials, a 479-311-112 career record, and two Stanley Cups from his time in Pittsburgh. But perhaps more importantly, he brings a fresh voice and a new approach built on communication and trust, qualities the Rangers desperately lacked last year. Just days after being hired, Sullivan flew to Sweden to meet Mika Zibanejad, not only to connect with one of the team's alternate captains but to send a message about what he values most."
Last season left the Rangers with disappointment, off-ice distractions, and a fractured locker room that eroded trust and results. The 100th season begins with optimism after the team hired Mike Sullivan, a two-time Stanley Cup coach with a 479-311-112 record. Sullivan prioritized relationships and communication, contacting nearly every player and traveling to Sweden to meet alternate captain Mika Zibanejad. Sullivan emphasized trust, partnership, and winning, and used conversations to inform early lineup thinking. General manager Chris Drury moved on from Peter Laviolette and signed Sullivan to a five-year, $6.5 million deal to lead a reset. The organization has begun an overhaul to address defensive weaknesses and locker-room dysfunction.
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