Mike Sullivan’s introductory press conference on Thursday was filled with the usual cliches, but had a few strong hidden messages conveyed by the New York Rangers’ newest coach.

GREENBURGH – Mike Sullivan, the new coach of the Rangers, said Thursday that the Blueshirts have plenty of talent on their roster, but that isn’t enough to win a Stanley Cup. It’s his job, he said, to take that talent and find a way to turn the Rangers back into a Stanley Cup contender after they missed the playoffs this spring.