Mike Sullivan's relentless intensity instantly ignited the Pittsburgh Penguins. From one of his morning skates as Penguins head coach in December 2015, when his booming voice echoed throughout an empty Consol Energy Center (now PPG Paints Arena),

While the Penguins continued to have strong seasons under Sullivan, the team became known for its early playoff exits. After going 34-36 last season, the Penguins fired Sullivan in April. It was the first time in his Penguins tenure that the team finished under .500.

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, bringing in the organization's top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week.