X. Benedict Posted April 17, 2013 Report Posted April 17, 2013 (1) to Drane's "point," the better Canadian coaches out of the playoffs usually get this gig. (2) I don't think he ends up on Sochi. Maybe, but I don't think so. I think it'll be Babcock's if he wants it.
Two or less Posted April 17, 2013 Report Posted April 17, 2013 I think it'll be Babcock's if he wants it. Agreed, and thus, his buddy Ruff goes as assistant again.
spndnchz Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/23470/lindy-ruff-looking-forward-to-coaching-again "You just go through a lot of different emotions," said Ruff. "Obviously, it’s the first time being let go; you need some time away. You go through the angry emotions, the emotions of missing the game. You want to watch; you don’t want to watch. But when you get to this time of the year in the NHL and the intensity around the playoff picture, you really start to miss it. It’s almost like a jealousy. You’re sitting on the outside, and you’re not involved."
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 http://espn.go.com/b...-coaching-again "You just go through a lot of different emotions," said Ruff. "Obviously, it’s the first time being let go; you need some time away. You go through the angry emotions, the emotions of missing the game. You want to watch; you don’t want to watch. But when you get to this time of the year in the NHL and the intensity around the playoff picture, you really start to miss it. It’s almost like a jealousy. You’re sitting on the outside, and you’re not involved." Is this quote from April 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013????? :P ;)
Grumpy Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 Agreed, and thus, his buddy Ruff goes as assistant again. And he once again picks up "new" ideas.
spndnchz Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 Is this quote from April 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013????? :P ;) At least you find yourself funny. That's one thing going for you.
IKnowPhysics Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 http://espn.go.com/b...-coaching-again "Anxiety is probably the right word," Ruff said. "You want that second opportunity. I’m anxious to get that journey underway." Sounds like he itching to get back on the bench. Wonder why he didn't go to Tampa.
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 At least you find yourself funny. That's one thing going for you. I have no gift to bring....parump pa pa pum....... If it would make you feel any better.....maybe I can just put a whole pack of bandaids on my arms and methodically rip all the hair off.
X. Benedict Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 I have no gift to bring....parump pa pa pum....... If it would make you feel any better.....maybe I can just put a whole pack of bandaids on my arms and methodically rip all the hair off. Nice and slow? I don't know how I'd feel, but I'd watch that once.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 Ruff hopes to coach an NHL team next season: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/ruff-hopes-to-coach-an-nhl-team-next-season/ Listen to Lindy's interview if you're so inclined.
SwampD Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 Is this quote from April 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013????? :P ;) At least you find yourself funny. That's one thing going for you. I laughed, mostly because I was thinking something very similar while read Lindy's quote.
Two or less Posted April 26, 2013 Report Posted April 26, 2013 ESPN cited sources that 13 players have so far committed to play for Canada at the World Championships. Zero Sabres so far. Although, Brian Campbell is on the squad. http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/23633/team-canada-bringing-in-lucky-13 ForwardsSteven Stamkos, Claude Giroux, Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, Wayne Simmonds, Matt Read, Ryan O'Reilly, Matt Duchene, Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle Defense Luke Schenn, Brian Campbell Goal Devan Dubnyk Still some space left. Only Sabres that deserve to be on it i think are Hodgson and Ott. Ott said he was invited to the last 2 but rejected due to injuries and hes healthy now...
Eleven Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Posted April 26, 2013 ESPN cited sources that 13 players have so far committed to play for Canada at the World Championships. Zero Sabres so far. Although, Brian Campbell is on the squad. http://espn.go.com/b...ing-in-lucky-13 Still some space left. Only Sabres that deserve to be on it i think are Hodgson and Ott. Ott said he was invited to the last 2 but rejected due to injuries and hes healthy now... Only 2-3 spots for forwards are left, though.
Two or less Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 No Sabres made the roster. http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=1616
IKnowPhysics Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 Not sure how I missed this gem. who or what is Sochi?
Grumpy Posted May 2, 2013 Report Posted May 2, 2013 LR isn't part of the Sabres. Nice for him, but who cares? It'll help him keep busy while he enjoys his millions.
IKnowPhysics Posted May 2, 2013 Report Posted May 2, 2013 who cares? I do. I enjoy watching former Sabres, people who were residents of WNY and fought in its good name attempting to win a Cup, go on to do other neat things.
Eleven Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Posted May 3, 2013 I do. I enjoy watching former Sabres, people who were residents of WNY and fought in its good name attempting to win a Cup, go on to do other neat things. Damn, I wanted the first at-bat on that one. But yeah, you hit it out.
Grumpy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 I do. I enjoy watching former Sabres, people who were residents of WNY and fought in its good name attempting to win a Cup, go on to do other neat things. Really. So how do you feel about Roy, Connolly, Larry Quinn etc. Convenient to be selective, isn't it? I like Ruff, but he has moved on after an extended career here which in all honesty, lacked the big prize.Plus by all standards, no coach who has NEVER won a cup had such a run. It's easy to blame his players, which he had no control over with his best buddy, DR, who was FORCED by upper mgt. to fire him. Sorry, he had a hand in building this team and got his just dessert. He won the big zero after 14 years. This city loves it's own, which is commendable, but he made big money, raised his family in one town, and it was his time to go. If he was smart with his money, he's set for life in his early 50's. Who on this board wouldn't love that? Somehow DR, MR. milk toast, survives, Ugh! After 30+ years a a st holder, I am voting with my feet.
Eleven Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Posted May 4, 2013 Really. So how do you feel about Roy, Connolly, Larry Quinn etc. Convenient to be selective, isn't it? I like Ruff, but he has moved on after an extended career here which in all honesty, lacked the big prize.Plus by all standards, no coach who has NEVER won a cup had such a run. It's easy to blame his players, which he had no control over with his best buddy, DR, who was FORCED by upper mgt. to fire him. Sorry, he had a hand in building this team and got his just dessert. He won the big zero after 14 years. This city loves it's own, which is commendable, but he made big money, raised his family in one town, and it was his time to go. If he was smart with his money, he's set for life in his early 50's. Who on this board wouldn't love that? Somehow DR, MR. milk toast, survives, Ugh! After 30+ years a a st holder, I am voting with my feet. I follow Larry Quinn because he's a real estate developer. Following Ruff is like following LaFontaine or Robert after they left, not like Connolly.
IKnowPhysics Posted May 4, 2013 Report Posted May 4, 2013 Really. So how do you feel about Roy, Connolly, Larry Quinn etc. Convenient to be selective, isn't it? I watch them when the convenient opportunity arises or when I feel like it, which in Connolly's case, isn't very often, thankfully. But why would you assume I share your opinions about Sabres after they leave? Convenient to be presumptuous, isn't it? I like Ruff, but he has moved on after an extended career here which in all honesty, lacked the big prize.Plus by all standards, no coach who has NEVER won a cup had such a run. It's easy to blame his players, which he had no control over with his best buddy, DR, who was FORCED by upper mgt. to fire him. Sorry, he had a hand in building this team and got his just dessert. He won the big zero after 14 years. This city loves it's own, which is commendable, but he made big money, raised his family in one town, and it was his time to go. If he was smart with his money, he's set for life in his early 50's. Who on this board wouldn't love that? Somehow DR, MR. milk toast, survives, Ugh! After 30+ years a a st holder, I am voting with my feet. You can hate on him for never winning a cup with us, but he's still one of the most accomplished Sabres coach in franchise history and I don't hate on him because he worked in a profession that rewards with an enviable retirement plan. And Eleven's right, how many fan-favorite former stars do you hate on because they never won the cup and/or left on strange terms? LaFontaine, Hasek, Peca, Drury, others? This city loves it's own, which is commendable You're right, so I don't know why you're surprised by this or feel the need to question this.
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