TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Sullivan made it a point to visit Mika Zibanejad in Sweden after taking over as coach of the New York Rangers, one of his many summer excursions intended to get to know players better.

Beyond meeting family and spending some quality time away from the rink, Sullivan learned of the affinity Zibanejad had grown for playing alongside center J.T. Miller, the team’s new captain who expressed the same opinion. So, when training camp opens Thursday, Sullivan figures to start Zibanejad — who has played the vast majority of his NHL career at center — on Miller’s right wing.

“These guys are important guys for our team, so common sense would suggest that maybe we start there and see if that’s in the best interest for the group,” Sullivan said Wednesday at a news confer

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