Another name available (and I am by no means advocating for him) is Therrien.
It was Ruff's time for a change of scenery. Part of me likes the nostalgia of bringing him back, but the pragmatic side of me says the Sabres need to find a different option if DD is let go. My guess is that the fire no longer burns as intensely inside Lindy these days.
The prospect of Housley has me intrigued. Although I will admit I don't have much to base it on.