'"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
Archives for April 2024
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
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
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson to play for Team Sweden at World Championship
'The Sabres are expected to let Olofsson, 28, leave as an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson to play for Team Sweden at World Championship
Sabres bring back Ruff for second stint as team's head coach
'During Ruff’s previous tenure in Buffalo, he guided the Sabres to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in just his second season at the helm and later led the team to back-to-back appearances in the Eastern Conference Final during the 2006 and 2007 campaigns. Fast-forward to 2024, and Ruff re-joins an organization that has not made a playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the longest … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Ruff for second stint as team’s head coach
Victor Olofsson leaves the Buffalo Sabres: "Not a fun season"
"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”