Asked about his new top defenseman and potential Olympic bubble player Thursday, Sullivan called him "an elite player in this league."

Any work there is to be done as a result of this past Rangers season isn’t so much about talent as it is about adding players willing to buy in.

Newly hired New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan made communication his No. 1 priority upon arrival. Sullivan revealed during his introductory press conference on Thursday that he has already spoken directly to every player on the roster, making that his first act as the leader of the Rangers' bench.