Bruins after dark

A top insider just dropped a surprising update on Mike Sullivan’s chances of coaching the Boston Bruins, and it might not be the news fans were hoping for.

The moment Mike Sullivan was let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the rumour mill in Boston started churning.

Given the uncertainty around the Bruins’ current coaching situation, his name was bound to come up.

Sullivan, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and a former Bruins coach, instantly became one of the most talked-about candidates for teams in need of a new bench boss.

With Joe Sacco still holding the interim role in Boston and no official word from the front office, fans naturally began wondering if Sullivan might return to where it all started.

On Monday, April 28, a Boston-based hockey reporter stirred things up by posting:

Coaching update. Sullivan to the Rangers (or Bruins) has been whispered around since middle of this season.

Still like Tocchet in Philly if he wants it.

Quenneville to the Ducks.

Carle is likely passing unless Utah is stealth pick (this makes sense to me, not based on info) if he creates relationship with owner and they are bullish on him.

That fueled speculation fast.

But NHL insider Frank Seravalli followed it up with a reality check that may shift expectations.

Speaking on Morning Cuppa Hockey, Seravalli ranked where he thinks Sullivan might land next:

“I’d rank it Rangers one, a very distant second #NHLBruins”

It’s a blunt assessment that suggests Boston isn’t at the top of Sullivan’s list—or vice versa.

Even though the door isn’t completely closed, Seravalli’s take pours some cold water on the idea of a Sullivan reunion in Boston.

Still, the timing of all this speculation makes sense.

The Bruins have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2025–26 season, and with multiple coaching changes expected around the league, there’s pressure to get the hire right.

Sullivan, 56, remains one of the most accomplished names on the market. He knows the Bruins organization well and has proven he can win.

But based on the latest intel, the Rangers seem like the more likely landing spot if they move on from Peter Laviolette.

The Bruins could still make a play, but fans might want to temper expectations—for now.

If Sullivan goes elsewhere, all eyes turn to Don Sweeney to see which direction he takes.

A coaching change feels inevitable in Boston.

The only question left is: who’s next?