Archives for April 30, 2011

'"With a better start, we wouldn't have had to put the run together that we did," Ruff said in HSBC Arena. "The start of the season I find as a coach is a very important time. It sets you up for the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about With Ruff locked up, Sabres set their sights high

'There have been 162 coaching changes in the NHL since Ruff took over 14 years ago. He is the third-longest tenured coach in the four major professional sports leagues, behind only Tony LaRussa (St. Louis Cardinals) and Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ruff to contract extension

'Buffalo owner Terry Pegula announced the news at a Friday morning press conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Ruff with contract extension

'As far as if there are any untouchables on the Sabres roster Regier said, "The odds are that there are players that we don't want to trade, that we're not going to trade, then in the back of your mind you think, well Wayne Gretzky was traded. I think there's a high unlikelihood that certain guys will not be in play."' … [Read more...] about Uneventful presser except for Ruff

'The 2010-11 season was Ruff’s 14th year as head coach since being hired on July 21, 1997, making him the NHL’s longest tenured head coach. During Ruff’s time in Buffalo, there have been 162 coaching changes throughout the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Head Coach Lindy Ruff to multi-year deal

'“Before I bought the team, I had a perception in my mind that Lindy was a good coach,” Pegula said while explaining his decision to extend Ruff. “After doing our due diligence and talking to a lot of people who had nothing to gain by saying ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ about Lindy’s abilities, I didn’t hear any negative comments about … [Read more...] about Management meets the media

'Ruff said that Pominville had surgery to repair the tendon, and that the recovery time will be around four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Ruff reveals playoff injuries

A long fight is ahead of Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Binghamton Senators taking nothing for granted (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Sabres Reassign Zack Kassian to Portland (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage