New York Rangers Hire Coach Mike Sullivan: 'Mike Brings A Championship-Level Presence' The New York Rangers named Mike Sullivan their new coach on Friday.

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization’s top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week.

While the Penguins continued to have strong seasons under Sullivan, the team became known for its early playoff exits. After going 34-36 last season, the Penguins fired Sullivan in April. It was the first time in his Penguins tenure that the team finished under .500.