Surely Gerard Gallant had something better to do Thursday morning than to watch Mike Sullivan’s introductory press conference as coach of the Rangers.

Still, we can only hope someone relayed to Gallant these few sentences from Sullivan that echoed some of Gallant’s own last words in the same job.

“As we all know, talent alone doesn’t win championships,” Sullivan said. “Teams win championships. I think that’s going to be our challenge from Day 1, is to become a team in the true sense of the word.”

If Gallant heard that, he must have chuckled.

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.{ai:summary}<p>Gerard Gallant likely had better things to do than watch Mike Sullivan's introductory press conference as the new Rangers coach. Sullivan emphasized the importance of teamwork over individual talent, a sentiment that Gallant might have found amusing given his own recent experiences in the role.</p><p>Sullivan's focus on building a cohesive team reflects a shift in strategy for the Rangers, aiming for success through collaboration rather than relying solely on star players. #sports</p>

The real Rangers turnaround won’t come from Mike Sullivan

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