Drury’s Hot Seat in Rangers’ Retool

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 11th, the New York Rangers are in a phase they're calling the letter, but it's more of a retool now, not a full rebuild. The brass needs to look hard at where the team stands and figure out how to get back into the championship conversation. The two main guys making the calls are Chris Drury, the general manager, and Mike Sullivan, the head coach.
Both are under pressure heading into next season, but the real question is, who feels the heat more? Honestly, neither of them is likely to get the boot next year no matter what happens with the playoffs. Their contracts run through the 2027-2028 season, so their jobs are pretty secure for now.
This season wasn't expected to be a championship run anyway, and the team struggles have been a collective issue. However, if things don't start showing improvement and a clear path forward, one of them will definitely feel the pressure mounting. The Rangers have been relying heavily on the draft, and while that's important, it's not enough on its own. If you had to pick who's on the hotter seat, it's probably Drury.
Sullivan has a proven track record, especially his decade in Pittsburgh, where he showed he can build a winning team. Drury, on the other hand, needs to prove he can attract top talent through free agency or trades, beyond just a few key moves. The team needs him to step up and make those big plays to bring in the help needed as the young players develop. Stay locked in with New York Rangers News Today, AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.