Peter Baugh

5 days ago | nytimes.com | Peter Baugh

The last time Mike Sullivan coached Adam Fox in a game, it ended with a memorable moment - and not a flattering one for the New York Rangers' top defenseman. It was in February in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, with Sullivan coaching and Fox playing for Team USA. Fox left forward Mitch Marner open along the boards in Canada's offensive zone, and it led to a chain reaction that cost the U.S. the game in overtime.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Peter Baugh

NEW YORK - The Rangers' group of defensemen changed drastically throughout the season. President and general manager Chris Drury shipped out captain Jacob Trouba and longtime Ranger Ryan Lindgren. In came Will Borgen, Carson Soucy and Urho Vaakanainen, all of whom could be in Mike Sullivan's opening-night lineup. Overall, the team's group of defensemen had a difficult 2024-25.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Peter Baugh

When Mike Sullivan took over as the Pittsburgh Penguins' coach in December 2015, the team was, in veteran Matt Cullen's words, "kind of a mess."The Penguins were 15-10-3, a point out of a playoff spot, and had just fired coach Mike Johnston. Superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were both averaging less than a point per game. To lead Pittsburgh out of the malaise, the team's then-general manager, Jim Rutherford, turned to Sullivan, who had been coaching the franchise's AHL club.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Peter Baugh

Shortly after naming Mike Sullivan the head coach, the Rangers have shifted focus to their offense, signing pending restricted free agent Juuso Pärssinen to a two-year extension. The deal has an average annual value of $1.25 million, according to a league source. Pärssinen had two goals and five points in 11 games with the Rangers this past season. The 24-year-old got traded twice within the season, going from Nashville to Colorado, then from Colorado to New York.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Peter Baugh

If you were to grade the New York Rangers as a team, they would receive low marks. That's what happens when you go from an Eastern Conference finalist to out of the playoffs within a year. Some players are in line with that. Others put together strong seasons but just happened to play for a disappointing team. Let's see who shakes out where, going through each forward and grading them A to F.