'Ruff will be introduced as the Sabres' next coach during a news conference Tuesday at 1 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff hired as the next coach of Buffalo Sabres
Archives for April 23, 2024
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams made it clear a Lindy Ruff reunion was in Sabres' future
'There wasn't much of a search here. If you wanted Craig Berube or Gerard Gallant or Bruce Boudreau or Seth Appert, you probably weren't getting him. The grapevine says Adams and Gallant talked but this has always been about Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams made it clear a Lindy Ruff reunion was in Sabres’ future
He’s back in Buffalo: Sabres name Lindy Ruff coach
'Adams coveted experience. His new coach would be an NHL veteran capable of pushing the Sabres, who own an NHL-record 13-year playoff drought, to the next level. It wasn’t hard to tell who he was talking about.' … [Read more...] about He’s back in Buffalo: Sabres name Lindy Ruff coach
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson to play for Team Sweden at World Championship
'The Sabres are expected to let Olofsson, 28, leave as an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson to play for Team Sweden at World Championship
Sabres bring back Ruff for second stint as team's head coach
'During Ruff’s previous tenure in Buffalo, he guided the Sabres to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in just his second season at the helm and later led the team to back-to-back appearances in the Eastern Conference Final during the 2006 and 2007 campaigns. Fast-forward to 2024, and Ruff re-joins an organization that has not made a playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the longest … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Ruff for second stint as team’s head coach
Victor Olofsson leaves the Buffalo Sabres: "Not a fun season"
"We had as a goal to go to the playoffs, so it was sad that we did not manage the set goal. But you don't always get what you want. Now I look ahead and hope for a new adventure in the NHL, says Victor Olofsson."' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson leaves the Buffalo Sabres: “Not a fun season”
Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff again: What to know about their new/old coach
'Since Ruff was first fired, the Sabres have been coached by Brian Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger and Granato without making the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff again: What to know about their new/old coach
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
'His return also revives the memory of Ruff’s bid to defend his job in Buffalo a week before he was fired when he said: “It’s on me to clean up this mess. ... And I’m not done trying.” The mess has grown substantially since he departed a month into the NHL’s lockout-shortened 2013 season. … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff, team's most successful coach
'"I want to be clear though that this hire was not made with nostalgia in mind. Lindy is the right person for the job now, and any history with our organization and community is simply an added bonus. I believe wholeheartedly that Lindy can help our team reach their goals and am excited to get to work with him," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff, team’s most successful coach
Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?
'While Adams may say otherwise, it’s hard to reconcile Ruff’s experience with Buffalo not being a factor in the hiring. At the very least, given that Buffalo fired Granato less than a week ago, it’s fair to wonder how wide of a net was cast in Adams’ search.' … [Read more...] about Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?
Sabres welcome Lindy Ruff back as next head coach
'During the 2022-23 season, Ruff got the Devils to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was named runner-up for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's Coach of the Year. This season, however, the group in New Jersey underachieved, because they had no goaltending, and Ruff was fired on March 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome Lindy Ruff back as next head coach
Lindy Ruff returns to Sabres bench as next head coach
'"I want to be clear, though, that this hire was not made with nostalgia in mind. Lindy is the right person for the job now, and any history with our organization and community is simply an added bonus. I believe wholeheartedly that Lindy can help our team reach their goals and am excited to get to work with him."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff returns to Sabres bench as next head coach
Winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history to return as team announces Lindy Ruff as new head coach
'The team made the playoffs eight times during Ruff's previous stint, including an appearance in the 1998-99 Stanley Cup Final and three trips to the Eastern Conference Final in 1997-98, 2005-06, and 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history to return as team announces Lindy Ruff as new head coach
'It brings excitement': 7 Sports reacts to Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff as next head coach
'"I spoke to a lot of people last week about what they'd think if Lindy became the head coach and from ages 20 and up people were excited," says Briana Aldridge. "They remember seeing him win here and that's something that's not happening a lot right now."' … [Read more...] about ‘It brings excitement’: 7 Sports reacts to Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff as next head coach
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff for second stint as head coach
'Ruff has the fifth-most coaching wins in NHL history and is the winningest coach in Sabres history by a wide margin, posting a record of 571-432-78-84 from 1998-2013. Scotty Bowman is second in franchise history with 210 wins. Granato had a 122-125-27 record with the Sabres, including his time as interim head coach in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lindy Ruff for second stint as head coach