The New York Rangers have been knocked down by obstacle after obstacle this season.Despite their persistent woes, head coach Mike Sullivan has kept his composure and optimism.This is an unspoken rule of the job, but what’s really behind the confidence?Rangers…
Rangers insider Vincent Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic questioned head coach Mike Sullivan's public optimism, arguing his actions indicate dissatisfaction with player performances like Pavel Dorofeyev's. Mercogliano noted that Sullivan removed Dorofeyev from the top power-play unit and demoted him to the third line despite maintaining a positive tone in public.
The New York Rangers hold a 7-6-1 record and sit third in the Metropolitan Division while navigating a three-game losing skid. Despite facing scrutiny over goaltending decisions during Igor Shesterkin's injury, Mercogliano credited Sullivan with helping repair the team's culture.
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