'“The hooking, holding and obstruction was at a level that the league knew that they were going to have to change it,” Ruff said. “The game was getting down to a crawl. Dallas had some big bodies and had to slow us down. In today’s rules, the penalties would have been about 35-25 and the whole game would have been power play.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff, Ken Hitchcock look back as Buffalo Sabres’ ‘No Goal’ loss turns 25
Archives for June 19, 2024
Skinner could be a buyout option for the Sabres
'With how poorly Skinner finished the season in which Buffalo missed the playoffs again, heading into another crucial year for general manager Kevyn Adams to make the playoffs the extra cap space to get a more impactful forward puts it very much in play. The decision whether to buyout a player comes 48 hours after the Stanley Cup is won, so Adams has very little time to make … [Read more...] about Skinner could be a buyout option for the Sabres
Lindy Ruff discusses what's ahead for the Buffalo Sabres in first one-on-one TV interview as head coach
'Ruff was fired last year in New Jersey after an uninspiring 30-27-4 start to the season. It was less than a year after leading the Devils to an impressive 112-point regular season (52-22-8) where they lost in the second round of the playoffs. Ruff didn't know if he wanted to coach again and was reluctant to accept the Sabres coaching job but quickly changed his tune after … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff discusses what’s ahead for the Buffalo Sabres in first one-on-one TV interview as head coach
'No goal' still haunts the Sabres and their fans 25 controversial years later
'Down 3-2 in the best-of-7 series, the Sabres lost 2-1 when Brett Hull scored a goal deep into the third overtime, sending Stars fans into a frenzy. The term "no goal" was quickly added to Buffalo's tortured sports history.' … [Read more...] about ‘No goal’ still haunts the Sabres and their fans 25 controversial years later