Chris Drury, the president and general manager of the Rangers for the past four years, has his sights set on Pittsburgh’s head coach, Mike Sullivan. The coaching search, while ultimately satisfying, is a culmination of years of unreciprocated interest that has led to a sort of emotional distance.
So, the connection became official on Friday, right after Sullivan’s split from the Penguins on Monday. It feels somewhat inevitable—like a storyline straight out of a romantic drama.
Had Drury taken more risks, the situation might have played out differently. The Rangers could have explored a wider range of candidates, possibly shining a light on promising but inexperienced coaches.
In that scenario, names like David Carl, Mark Sabbard, Jeff Halpern, Manny Malhotra, Jay Pandolfo, and Jessica Campbell could have surfaced. However, that doesn’t seem to be the direction Drury or the organization is pursuing at the moment.
