Lindy Ruff officially hired as Sabres HC

[LGR4GM]

 

 

Edited April 22 by LGR4GM

[Flashsabre]

Who is the rest of the staff? Because Ellis and Wilford aren’t cutting it!

Can we get a James Patrick or Jay McKee for the D corps and a PP specialist on the staff as well please.

A younger coach who could succeed Ruff in a few years. I know everyone loves Peca. Someone like him as an associate HC (a promotion in title so he could leave the NYR) or someone of that ilk.

I think Adams wants Appert to remain with Rochester.

Edited April 22 by Flashsabre

[LGR4GM]

 

 

[Buffalonill]

The curse is over

[LGR4GM]

 

 

[Mustache of God]

NOOOOO. STOP TRYING TO GET THE BAND BACK TOGETHER.

[Porous Five Hole]

I’m open minded here. The assistant hires will be vitally important.  
 

Accountability was never a problem with Ruff. He will make sure this team doesn’t peel off of a hit and his practices will be hard.

He has pushed offense with his teams.  He gets to finish what he started with this team so long ago in the “No Goal” finals.  

[That Aud Smell]

Hope for the best.

[7+6=13]

Wow.  I don't mind this at all.  I just really hope they seriously looked at all the options.

[Flashsabre]

 

1 minute ago, Mustache of God said:

NOOOOO. STOP TRYING TO GET THE BAND BACK TOGETHER.

Hasek, Vanek, Mogolny and  Lafontaine signings are close😜

[#freejame]

lol 

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, 7+6=13 said:

Wow.  I don't mind this at all.  I just really hope they seriously looked at all the options.

... they did not. 

[#freejame]

This is the most predictable franchise out there. What a ***** joke. 

[Cascade Youth]

At least they did the exhaustive search the fanbase deserves...

[Gatorman0519]

I always liked Lindy, but my goodness... 

[pastajoe]

I was really hoping for a new person with no connection to the Sabres. Rinse and repeat.

[LGR4GM]

Just now, Cascade Youth said:

At least they did the exhaustive search the fanbase deserves...

[#freejame]

Well at least we know the PR is going to be off the charts after his opening press conference. There will be lots of talk about pride and the crest and what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre. 

[That Aud Smell]

 

[Thorner]

This feels like an incredibly short-sighted, “claw your way into the playoffs; worry about the rest later” hire. 
 

I could cry. Cry from happiness.

Sabres are back. 

[Believer]

The Country Club is over… Enjoy your summer boys… It is all business starting at camp…

Whether it was Adams or Pegula… I am delighted with the choice.

[eman]

I really really hope Lindy is the guy to get this club back in the playoffs. I feel a bit apprehensive at this signing. My personal preference would have been Gallant or Berube but I did love Lindy once. I am afraid if this fails yet again, it will tarnish his history as Sabres coach and the club goes another season of no playoffs. I wish Coach Lindy all the best this upcoming season. Really hoping for "the old Lindy magic"! For all I know, maybe Gallant and Berube's agents already declined that their clients would come to Buffalo and I don't think Brind' Amour is leaving Carolina. God bless you Lindy- here's hoping for the best!!

 

[BreakOutSquad]

I’m pumped. I love Ruff!

[zow2]

Sorry, but i hate the re-hire thing.  Hope im wrong but i was wanting a proven coach from outside the organization.  

[RETURNTOGLORY]

I'm actually fine with this! A players coach who does not take any BS! He also knows how to not only win but gets the most out of his players. Now as others have stated, getting the right staff will be vital. I believe that with the talent assembled, this team is geared for an open, offensive game.

We also need to pick the right Captain, or bring one in.

Here are what I feel should be the main focus regarding Lindy's supporting cast of coaches:

PP Specialist
Faceoff Specialist
PK Specialist
CLEARING THE PUCK OUT OF YOUR OWN ZONE SPECIALIST!!