The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. 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.

With the New York Rangers announcing Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, here are three things to know about the new bench boss.

The New York Rangers hired head coach Mike Sullivan, who was fired earlier this week by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced Friday.