Sullivan Calls Suzuki Bruins Grit Incarnate

Rangers coach Mike Sullivan, who cut his teeth behind Pittsburgh benches before taking the New York gig, drops a rare cross-conference gem by comparing Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki to a Bruins legend known for that old-school edge. Sources close to Sullivan say he spotted the same relentless compete level in Suzuki that defined Boston's blue-collar heroes during their Cup runs.