Sullivan is already at work building relationships with Rangers players, and his relationship with GM Chris Drury is strong.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has named Mike Sullivan the 38th Head Coach in franchise history. “Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the NHL,

"I have spoken to every player on the roster over the last three days,'' Sullivan said Thursday at his introductory press conference. "I think ther