Kyle Dubas ’ search for a head coach isn’t likely to be quick. Remember, the Penguins president and general manager will be in Sweden for most of May because he’s Team Canada’s GM at the World Championship. So, you can expect this process to take some time.

Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has been hired by the New York Rangers in the same capacity. The Rangers announced Sullivan’s appointment Friday. He becomes the 38th coach in that franchise’s history.

The Flyers still appear to be early in their search. However, the immediate traits that general manager Danny Brière said the organization would be looking for in their next head coach included strong communication and the ability to teach a young group as they come along.