Things are moving on an upward trajectory for Mike Sullivan . He had been the head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins for a while before he decided to part ways. In a recent article, ESPN insiders Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes revealed details about the legend's plans. Here are the details that have recently come to light.
Mike Sullivan is allegedly in talks with the New York Rangers
In a career spanning a decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Sullivan coached the team to win two Stanley Cups consecutively in 2016 and 2017. However, for the past three years, the Penguins have not made the playoffs. According to Front Office Sports, Sullivan was reported to earn an annual $5.5 million, making him the highest-paid coach. However, a current deal is reportedly higher than what he earned with the Penguins.
It has been rumored that the New York Rangers are in talks with Mike Sullivan regarding an advanced contract to make him their next head coach. ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes revealed that the deal is now expected to be one of the highest-paid contracts drafted for a coach in NHL history. This announcement came three days after he officially parted ways with Pittsburgh. This move comes after New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette parted ways with the NHL team. It was a bitter goodbye, as he was fired because the team did not make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
It has also been reported that David Quinn , who was Sullivan's top assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins, will not be joining him in New York. Instead, he is expected to be an ideal candidate for other openings for a head coach. It has been rumored that the former Philadelphia Flyers head coach would be joining Sullivan with the Rangers as an assistant coach.
Also Read: Mike Sullivan out as Penguins head coach
Mike Sullivan has had a connection with the New York Rangers, as he was selected to play for the team back in 1987. However, he chose to continue college at Boston University. The 57-year-old, however, was an assistant coach for the Rangers between 2009 and 2013.
Mike Sullivan is allegedly in talks with the New York Rangers
Per @emilymkaplan, the New York Rangers are in "advanced contract talks" with Mike Sullivan to name him head coach.
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 1, 2025
It is expected to be one of the richest coaching contracts in NHL history. pic.twitter.com/eAL0iLxFIS
In a career spanning a decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Sullivan coached the team to win two Stanley Cups consecutively in 2016 and 2017. However, for the past three years, the Penguins have not made the playoffs. According to Front Office Sports, Sullivan was reported to earn an annual $5.5 million, making him the highest-paid coach. However, a current deal is reportedly higher than what he earned with the Penguins.
It has been rumored that the New York Rangers are in talks with Mike Sullivan regarding an advanced contract to make him their next head coach. ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Kevin Weekes revealed that the deal is now expected to be one of the highest-paid contracts drafted for a coach in NHL history. This announcement came three days after he officially parted ways with Pittsburgh. This move comes after New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette parted ways with the NHL team. It was a bitter goodbye, as he was fired because the team did not make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
It has also been reported that David Quinn , who was Sullivan's top assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins, will not be joining him in New York. Instead, he is expected to be an ideal candidate for other openings for a head coach. It has been rumored that the former Philadelphia Flyers head coach would be joining Sullivan with the Rangers as an assistant coach.
Also Read: Mike Sullivan out as Penguins head coach
Mike Sullivan has had a connection with the New York Rangers, as he was selected to play for the team back in 1987. However, he chose to continue college at Boston University. The 57-year-old, however, was an assistant coach for the Rangers between 2009 and 2013.
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