Eastern Conference Team Reportedly Willing to Do Whatever it Takes to Hire Mike Sullivan as Head Coach

After three unsuccessful seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins moved on from Mike Sullivan early in the off-season, and while the team struggled in recent times, the belief around the league is still that Sullivan is one of, if not the best coaches in the entire NHL.

Now, with no less than 8 Head Coach vacancies around the league, Sullivan is expected to draw significant interest, with both the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers revealed as ideal landing spots for the veteran.

Elliotte Friedman recently revealed that Rangers GM Chris Drury coveted Sullivan back in 2021 before hiring Gerard Gallant, but with the Penguins not letting him go, he moved on to another alternative.

This time around, Sullivan is free and so are the Rangers after moving on from Peter Laviolette, and following up on those others comments, Friedman reveals his belief that New York won't be outbid this time around.

Ultimately, the Rangers have one of the most desirable situations in the NHL, as they have the big market combined with a talented team, and while they underperformed on and off the ice in 2024/25, given the right off-season, this could be the perfect landing spot for Sullivan.