'“He may be the most competitive person I’ve ever met in my life,” Pegula said of Ruff. “Just go fishing with him and you may never go fishing with him again. He’s also never going to ask anyone to do something he wouldn’t do himself. So, I welcome Lindy as our next head coach.”' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula hails Lindy Ruff as ‘most competitive person I’ve ever met’
The Sabres Report - Apr 24, 2024
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Lindy Ruff ‘is here to win’
'“It is tremendous that Lindy has a long-storied history in the Buffalo Sabres. It is terrific that he is connected to the City of Buffalo and the Western New York community — but that’s really just an added bonus,” Adams said. “He’s the right person for this job, and I truly believe that he is the person that’s going to take us to the next level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Lindy Ruff ‘is here to win’
Sabres introduce Lindy Ruff as head coach with eyes looking forward, not in the past
'Ruff compiled 571 wins with the Sabres from 1997-2013, a period which included the franchises' only trip to a Stanley Cup final in 1999. After Buffalo, Ruff spent four years as a head coach in Dallas, and most recently coached for four seasons in New Jersey, going to the playoffs twice with the Stars and once with the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres introduce Lindy Ruff as head coach with eyes looking forward, not in the past
Sabres fans react to Lindy Ruff's return
'"Granato is a development coach. Lindy Ruff is someone who can push them to be the best they can be," Braden says, another hockey fan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans react to Lindy Ruff’s return
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 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
Ruff hopes to build on past success with Sabres
'"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
Ruff discusses Rochester's role in second stint as Sabres head coach
'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
Lindy Ruff on Sabres’ future: ‘The time is now’
'“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’
Ruff ready to help Sabres end playoff drought in 2nd stint as coach
'“I'm super excited to be given the opportunity,” Ruff said Tuesday. “It's about taking a young group that has developed over the years … a team that has a tremendous amount of talent. It'll be my opportunity to put these guys in the right positions and use their strengths to get them to that next level."' … [Read more...] about Ruff ready to help Sabres end playoff drought in 2nd stint as coach
'The right coach' | Ruff eager to help Sabres reach next level
'“It’s been an exhausting week working around the clock and with each conversation I had – and there were many – I kept coming back to another conversation with Lindy and feeling stronger, hour by hour, that this is the man who’s right to step into this role and become the next head coach of the Buffalo Sabres,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about ‘The right coach’ | Ruff eager to help Sabres reach next level
Top quotes from Lindy Ruff's introductory press conference
'“And I want to make one thing very clear – it is tremendous that Lindy has a long, storied history in the Buffalo Sabres organization. It is terrific that he is connected to the City of Buffalo and the Western New York community, but that’s really just [a bonus]. He’s the right person for this job and I truly believe that he is the person that’s going to take us to the next … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Lindy Ruff’s introductory press conference
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Tickets on sale for Amerks playoff series against Syracuse Crunch (WHEC-TV) Single game tickets for North Division Semifinals on sale now (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 23, 2024
Lindy Ruff hired as the next coach of Buffalo Sabres
'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
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