‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Season 4 Review: Watch It or Pass?
Sullivan’s Crossing Review Although the series isn’t solely focused on Scott Patterson’s character, Sully, his exit at the end of Season 3 has left some, including me, feeling a bit hurt about where Sally’s character was headed. Patterson’s grumpy charm was, let’s say, hard not to love; he reminded me of Luke Danes from Gilmore […]
Mike Sullivan’s response to Letter 2.0 amid Rangers’ challenges in their initial season
PHILADELPHIA – When Mike Sullivan took up the head coaching role with the Rangers, the idea of a “realignment” wasn’t something he was particularly focused on. Transitioning from a Penguins squad that was more in a rebuilding phase, he figured he’d hit the ground running in New York. But then, on Friday, Rangers president and […]
Rangers continue to adjust to Mike Sullivan’s offensive strategy
Rangers Still Finding Their Way Under Coach Mike Sullivan EDMONTON, Alberta — The Rangers are in the early stages of adapting to a new style of play with head coach Mike Sullivan, which, given only 11 games into the season, is understandably a work in progress. Establishing consistency can prove challenging when the required work […]
Mike Sullivan’s approach to his first return to Pittsburgh as a Ranger
PITTSBURGH — Mike Sullivan’s Return In a league where NHL coaches come and go frequently, Mike Sullivan has carved out a lasting legacy in Pittsburgh. This Saturday, he will step back onto the ice at PPG Paints Arena, but this time as the head coach of the Rangers, facing off against the Penguins, a team […]
Penguins ruin Mike Sullivan’s first game
Rangers and Penguins Open NHL Season The Rangers and Penguins, both of whom had coaching changes in the offseason, took center stage for the NHL’s opening night this past Tuesday. Mike Sullivan, the new head coach for the Rangers, made his return to the bench at Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately, it was marked by a […]
What Rangers aim to achieve with Mike Sullivan’s updated zone defense
On the opening day of training camp, Vincent Trocheck revealed some insights about the new system introduced by Rangers’ coach Mike Sullivan. According to the newly appointed alternate captain, the approach to defensive play has shifted significantly. “It’s a zone defense,” he noted. “There’s less need for skating in the D-zone. It involves a lot […]
Rangers and assistant Michael Peca part ways following Mike Sullivan’s appointment
Michael Peca Leaving Rangers for Blackhawks Assistant coach Michael Peca will not be returning to the Rangers next season, as confirmed on Thursday. The 51-year-old is reportedly joining the staff of new Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill after completing his last two seasons with the Rangers. After discussions with both Peca and the new Rangers […]
Mike Sullivan’s Team USA adjustments have been a work of art
Boston – It's about four countries, picked up on Monday afternoon in a potential elimination game for both Mighty Canada and emerging Finland. 1. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan, who won the same position in Team USA, was asked before the tournament how to balance urgency and urgency in this type of shotgun tournament. “The […]