'“That we didn’t get to where we wanted to go,” Ruff relayed to reporters. “That’s the statement. We’re not where we wanted to be. That stretch of games that we went through pretty well killed us for the year and, it’s like I said, I’ll take full responsibility for where we’re at and how long it took us to get out of there. I don’t offer up any excuses except it can’t happen … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff earns 900th win in finale that showed Sabres’ strengths, weaknesses
Archives for April 18, 2025
Mike Harrington: Ten years after McDavid lottery, it's just another non-playoff season for Sabres
'It should have worked. It hasn’t, of course. Even though the Sabres built a pretty elite 5-on-5 team and showed much better defensive structure and mental fortitude for the last five weeks, that wee little problem of a 13-game winless that started the last week of November and stretched until two days before Christmas conspired to ruin this team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ten years after McDavid lottery, it’s just another non-playoff season for Sabres
Delaware North reaches deal to remain Sabres concessions provider
'The Buffalo-based hospitality and food service management company has reached a three-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres to provide food and beverage and retail services at the arena. It’s a deal that could become a long-term agreement in the coming years.' … [Read more...] about Delaware North reaches deal to remain Sabres concessions provider
Lindy Ruff records 900th win as Sabres close season; James Reimer has injury scare with skate blade
'Clearly, the Sabres’ struggles throughout a trying campaign – most notably, their season-killing 13-game winless skid – gnaw at Ruff. He knows he failed to deliver.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff records 900th win as Sabres close season; James Reimer has injury scare with skate blade
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs becomes trusted, versatile asset for Lindy Ruff
'Krebs’ consistent effort and willingness to embrace any task quickly earned him coach Lindy Ruff’s trust. It can be argued Krebs, 24, grew more than any player during Ruff’s first season back behind Buffalo’s bench.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs becomes trusted, versatile asset for Lindy Ruff
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers end season with a 5-4 loss at the Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers learn NHL draft lottery fate, have fourth-best odds for No. 1 (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers know their draft lottery odds after dropping season finale (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Fall in Season Finale, Lock Up 4th-Best Odds (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Flyers Bow to Buffalo in Season … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ season-ending 5-4 win over Flyers
'Ruff joined Florida’s Paul Maurice (916 wins) as the NHL’s only active coaches with 900 or more wins. In his second stint coaching the Sabres, Ruff ranks second with 607 victories with one team, behind only Al Arbour, who had 740 with the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ season-ending 5-4 win over Flyers
Sabres win season finale over Flyers
'The Sabres finished out their 2024-25 campaign Thursday night with a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. With the victory, Lindy Ruff earned his 900th career win as an NHL head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale over Flyers
Sabres win the season's final game over Philadelphia
'Ruff hasn’t wanted to talk about that or anything other than winning hockey games and learning how to play better, but with no more games left, he decided to comment after Thursday’s game,' … [Read more...] about Sabres win the season’s final game over Philadelphia
As the playoff drought extends to 14 seasons, where did it all go wrong for the Buffalo Sabres?
'After he was rewarded with a five-year extension in the summer, Sabres starting goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saw his numbers plummet.' … [Read more...] about As the playoff drought extends to 14 seasons, where did it all go wrong for the Buffalo Sabres?
Lindy Ruff gets 900th victory in Sabres finale
'Ryan McLeod had a goal and two assists, Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka each added a goal and an assist, Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn also scored, and James Reimer made 22 saves as the Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in the regular season finale Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff gets 900th victory in Sabres finale
Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th win as the Sabres end their season
'Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn had a goal and assist each, and Peyton Krebs scored a short-handed goal for Buffalo. James Reimer made 21 saves for his eighth win in 10 starts to finish the season 10-10-2.' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th win as the Sabres end their season
Ruff gets 900th NHL win, Sabres edge Flyers in finale
'“Just means I’ve coached a lot of hockey games, had a lot of good players and a lot of good coaches, from management down, put a lot of trust in me,” Ruff said. “It isn’t about me, it’s about the teams I’ve had and the people around me.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets 900th NHL win, Sabres edge Flyers in finale
Tuch keeps rolling, Ruff reaches 900 as Sabres win season finale
'“It’s good to get the last win there of the season, and to get 900 for him, I think it’s really special,” Tuch said. “I think it meant a lot to our group. I know he says it (doesn’t), but I’m guessing it probably means a lot to him, too. That’s no small feat there, and hopefully next year he keeps climbing up the leaderboard.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch keeps rolling, Ruff reaches 900 as Sabres win season finale