There will not be another John Tortorella return to the Rangers bench. After the ex-Blueshirts coach found himself in the thick of speculation surrounding the next coaching staff, with ESPN reporting there was a “strong possibility” he could return next season, it turns out Tortorella will not have a third stint in New York in a coaching capacity.

Mike Sullivan Is Reportedly In Advanced Talks To Become Rangers’ Head Coach With John Tortorella Expected To Join Staff Mike Sullivan is expected to be the New York Rangers’ 38th head coach. Now, Sullivan has officially agreed to become the Rangers’ head coach, so where does that leave Tortorella?

Despite hiring Mike Sullivan as their next head coach, the Rangers are not expected to bring back John Tortorella.