Sam Navarro-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/963dd53d-1c5e-4ab4-af14-f04e736ab0c4.jpeg] Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Rangers media propagandists already have anointed newly appointed coach Mike Sullivan hockey sainthood above and beyond all stupidity. No surprise there. As expected The Post has the marriage of loser Chris Drury and loser Sully as "Written In The Stars." Delete stars, substitute "tunnel" and that would be more like it. The Exalted GM struck out with Too Young Quinn, Gerard Gallant and Peter Laviolette. That leaves us up to Ball Four. The Missing Farewell Speech of Peter Laviolette [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0b547002-ff6b-4eb9-9f6d-7672c7f917a8.jpeg] The Missing Farewell Speech of Peter Laviolette Normally, when a significant hockey personality leaves his job – fired or otherwise – it's customary for that person to deliver a farewell address, good or bad. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/latest-news/the-missing-farewell-speech-of-peter-laviolette] The Retread Sullivan, the latest Blueshirt stargazer, has missed the playoffs for three straight years and his Penguins hadn't won a postseason round in six years. Sounds more like a fallen star to me. But another one of Drury's saviors is with us and his buddy-boss has presented him with the following challenges. 1. IDENTITY: The Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers] under Drury have been enjoying a country club atmosphere. I dare – no, make that double-dare – Sullivan to do anything about that. Will he tell the fraternity lads to ditch their coveted no-trade clauses? Not a chance. They will do as they damn please just as in the halcyon Lavvy Days. 2. ACCOUNTABILITY: Where has The Maven heard that song before? Oh, yeah; from November through April. Lavvy was hailed for his ability to bring about accountability. Result? The loafers have been accountable to two guys – their agents and golf pros. 3. LEADERSHIP: There is none. And since Simple Sullivan doesn't have Sidney Crosby to lean on anymore, who's gonna be his leader? Vinny Trocheck is no leader. J.T. Miller led Vancouver's room to chaos until Millsie was dumped on the Rangers. (Will Cuylle is the guy but he's a tough spell.) 4. HARD WORK: The Overpaid Gang – led by Mike Zibanejad – believes that "optional skate" is another term for optional golf course. But let's face it, Sullivan is here to stay – that is, until Drury fires him. It's important that he be supported over his "winning" agenda: So, here's a list of things to fix: A. LACK OF INTENSITY: Half the time Laviolette's skaters seemed to be sleepwalking through games. B. POWERLESS POWER PLAY: Yoo-hoo, quarterback Adam Fox; where are you? C. OUTWORKED-OUTHUSTLED: Better study Carolina Canes video. D. COMPLETE TEAM COLLAPSES: Better study Florida Panthers video. E. CRUMBLING DEFENSE: Better trade K'Andre Miller. F. TOTALLY DISJOINTED: Better find a prayer book.
