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'Interestingly, Ruff, now 64, has maintained his off-season home in Buffalo for more than 40 years, coming back even after he took over the Stars and New Jersey Devils. During his 25 years with the Sabres, he experienced more glory years than gory years. He can add to his legacy by ending the drought he helped start.' … [Read more...] about A wish for community ownership of the Bills; good luck to new/old Sabres coach Lindy Ruff

'“It would mean a lot to have this group of players experience what I was able to experience as a player and as a coach,” Ruff told the Western New York media. “This building shook in some of the playoff series I was involved with. I can still remember the 8-0 Philadelphia win (in 2001) and sitting in the office and thinking, ‘The building is shaking’. My goal is to have this … [Read more...] about Sabres re-introduce Lindy Ruff to Buffalo

'"It would mean a lot to have this group of players experience what I was able to experience as a player and as a coach," Ruff said. "This building shook in some of the playoff series."' … [Read more...] about Ruff hopes to build on past success with Sabres

'I asked Ruff about the role the Rochester Americans will play. He said when he previously coached the Sabres, the Amerks were vital. Players came through Rochester and it translated to NHL success in Buffalo. Ruff said he'll be keeping a close eye on what the Amerks do in the playoffs starting Friday.' … [Read more...] about Ruff discusses Rochester’s role in second stint as Sabres head coach

'“I mean, Lindy Ruff would not be sitting up here if he did not believe this team could win. That’s why he’s here. He’s here to win,” Adams said. “The past is the past. That’s great. But this is about now. This is about the players in the locker room now. This is about the fans that come in here and can believe in something great. And that’s why he’s sitting here.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff on Sabres’ future: ‘The time is now’

"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”

'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

'That journey ended -- for now -- when the Sabres fired head coach Granato and assistant coach Christie on Tuesday, along with video coordinator Matt Smith.' … [Read more...] about Two ex-Peoria Rivermen coaches fired by Buffalo Sabres as head coach, assistant of NHL team

Here’s what Lightning can take away from sloppy loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres With One Regular Season Game Remaining (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Sabres visit the Lightning, look to stop road losing streak (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Kicking off the final regular season homestand (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Panthers clinch home-ice advantage in first round of playoffs with victory against Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (OT) (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

Panthers take home winning streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Preview: Panthers host Sabres, try to secure home-ice advantage (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

Caps go down fighting, and their playoff hopes take a broadside (Washington Post) Caps Fall to Sabres, 4-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage

Washington visits Buffalo in Eastern Conference play (AP) Caps Visit Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

Stars move one step closer to clinching Central Division with another come-from-behind win (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Heika’s Take: Stars keep hot streak rolling, conquer Sabres in 3-2 win (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage