'"This is a team ready to take the next step," Ruff said in a statement released by the Sabres. "I am both humbled and honored to be trusted to help this team win now. It is not a job that I take lightly. It is my goal to ensure that players believe in each other, play for each other and love being a Buffalo Sabre. There is no doubt that we all need to embrace the challenge … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as head coach
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Lindy Ruff returning to Buffalo to lead Sabres
'Ruff was fired last month by the New Jersey Devils, a year after they posted their best regular-season record.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff returning to Buffalo to lead Sabres
Sabres hire Ruff as head coach
'“I am thrilled to welcome Lindy back as the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. “As I went through the hiring process, it quickly became clear Lindy was the person for the job. He has experience, a proven track record, familiarity with young players, and so much more. I want to be clear though that this hire was not made with nostalgia … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Ruff as head coach
5 things to know about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff
'Several of the Devils’ young, accomplished players – including Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Jesper Bratt – have credited Ruff with aiding their development. “He set the foundation for the whole team, how all of this started,” Bratt said earlier this season. “He was a huge part of the success we had last year. For us players, trusting in his system as the way to play. He’s … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks finish second in North Division, open Calder Cup Playoffs against Syracuse (Buffalo News) Amerks playoff run starts Friday. How they got there and how you can be there (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage