Chris Drury's recent hire of Mike Sullivan as head coach of the New York Rangers is seen as a pivotal move for the struggling team. Despite Sullivan's impressive credentials and ability to connect with players, the Rangers face significant challenges after a disappointing season. Last season's flaws cannot be resolved solely through the addition of a new coach. Sullivan will need to elevate the performance of established stars alongside young talents like Alexis Lafreniere and K'Andre Miller to regain playoff competitiveness, signaling a long journey ahead for the organization.
In walks Sully with an impeccable resume that gives him instant credibility in the locker room, no matter the state of disarray.
This team seemed extremely broken last season and that's something that just hiring a new head coach won't fix overnight.
Possibly the biggest challenge for Sullivan will be to elevate the level of play of high ceiling kids, in particular Alexis Lafreniere.
The Mike Sullivan hire will not be the smoothest of homecomings for the new coach, as there is still lots of work to do with the roster.
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