Former Vancouver Canucks assistant coach Mike Sullivan has a new home. After a decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sullivan has agreed to become the next head coach of the New York Rangers. While details of the contract have not been released, it is rumoured to be a five-year deal that will make Sullivan the highest-paid coach in the NHL.
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Due to his ties with the Canucks, Sullivan’s name did come up when discussing who should replace Rick Tocchet. As mentioned, Sullivan did spend time as an assistant coach with the organization during the 2013-14 season and was named interim head coach during John Tortorella’s six-game suspension. Sullivan also has ties to Jim Rutherford, as the two won multiple Stanley Cups with the Penguins.
Since his days in Vancouver, Sullivan has become one of the most successful coaches in the NHL. His regular-season record is 479-311-15-112, which ranks 32nd all-time. Sullivan was also named Head Coach of Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off and is projected to be behind the bench for the Americans at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
With Sullivan off the board, the Canucks must turn their focus to other available coaches. While it was unlikely that Sullivan would have come to Vancouver, potentially adding him to the organization would have been a significant moment. Overall, it is a smart hire by the Rangers, who like the Canucks, are looking to get back into the playoffs in 2026.
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