In a shocking and deeply troubling development, Mike Sullivan, head coach of the New York Rangers, was reportedly kidnapped early this morning while en route to a scheduled meeting with the team’s General Manager, Chris Drury.
Sources close to the organization confirm that Sullivan, 57, left his Upper West Side apartment shortly after 7:30 AM and was expected to arrive at Madison Square Garden for a high-level strategy meeting ahead of the team’s training camp. However, he never arrived. His vehicle, a black SUV, was found abandoned just a few blocks from the venue, with no signs of forced entry or struggle.
New York City Police Commissioner Lisa Monroe held a brief press conference just hours later, stating, “We are treating this as an active missing person and potential kidnapping investigation. Mr. Sullivan’s disappearance is being taken extremely seriously, and we are deploying all available resources to find him.”
The Rangers organization released a brief statement expressing their concern and asking for privacy:
“Our thoughts are with Coach Sullivan and his family during this incredibly difficult time. We are working closely with law enforcement and will provide updates as they become available.”
Details remain scarce, but unconfirmed reports suggest that surveillance footage in the area may have captured suspicious activity involving multiple individuals shortly after Sullivan’s last known whereabouts.
Fans, teammates, and NHL figures across the league have taken to social media to express their shock and support. Rangers captain Jacob Trouba tweeted: “We’re devastated. Mike is not just our coach—he’s our leader. Praying for his safe return.”
Mike Sullivan, who joined the Rangers as head coach earlier this year after a celebrated tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins, was seen as a cornerstone in the team’s renewed push for the Stanley Cup.
As authorities continue their search, the city waits anxiously for any sign of the missing coach. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD immediately.
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