The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday.
"Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the NHL," Drury said. "Mike brings a championship-level presence behind the bench. ... As we began this process and Mike became an available option for us to speak with, it was immediately clear that he was the best coach to lead our team."
Sullivan replaces Peter Laviolette, who was fired after the Rangers missed the playoffs following a trip to the Eastern Conference final last year.