Lindy Ruff officially hired as Sabres HC

[SDS]

The Lindy Ruff cult is just a poor man’s Doug Flutie cult. Same energy.

We will get to hear from them like the once in a century circada swarm this summer. Only this will last until he’s fired +2 more years.

[Thorner]

7 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

They are missing a key ingredient and Lindy won't provide it. It comes from within. 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

He needs the hat.  But yes. 

…within what, Moore’s? 

[Slack_in_MA]

6 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said:

Did you miss where I said that already?

Probably 😂 

[Cascade Youth]

4 hours ago, shrader said:

I can’t resist saying what I did in the firing thread. Lindy Ruff is the Sabres’ best coach since Lindy Ruff. 

But is he the Lindy Ruff of Matt Ellis of Lindy Ruffs?

[LGR4GM]

Some of you have hope, and I have no issue with that. 

I'm in the prove it camp. They could have hired God and I'd want to see it before I believe it. 

[eman]

56 minutes ago, TRIP65 said:

He has 500+ wins as Sabres Coach. Take 3-4 years of flat out Tanking to tarnish Ruff

 

Wasn't Ruff the one COMPLETELY against the TANK?????

I do believe LaFontaine was against it. Hence his departure.

[Thorner]

1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:

Some of you have hope, and I have no issue with that. 

I'm in the prove it camp. They could have hired God and I'd want to see it before I believe it. 

 

[SABRES 0311]

29 minutes ago, TRIP65 said:

Fire Adams now that we have a REAL NHL Coach

Relax, try decaf, have patience.

[eman]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Apparently your guessing. It's been raised and I think likely that Ruff was the guy even before Adams presser.

Apparently YOU'RE GUESSING also. As you say "I think likely" (so you don't know for sure either)

[LabattBlue]

Don’t get me wrong, Ruff over Granato will be an improvement.  That being said, I can’t wait to hear about the thorough search that was conducted.  
 

Pegula meddling again?

[Flashsabre]

 

[eman]

1 hour ago, Sabres73 said:

The Canucks weren't very good under Green. Look at 'em now...

They did make the second round of the playoffs under Green (but that was only once and it was during that horrid Covid bubble of 2020)

[GoPuckYourself]

1 hour ago, TRIP65 said:

I remember you

Wanted Okposo and Girg back. Thought last years Roster should remain the same. Hell you were elated when Nolan was hired back

 

yet hiring the Franchises most established Coach/Player???

 

Guess you are the fan that wants The Bills record broke!

This makes no sense, because he doesn't want Lindy Ruff who just got fired from a young team like ours he doesn't want the team to win? There were 2 Stanley Cup winning coaches out there and we pick the worst of those 3. Are you sure you dont want to see the Bills record broken?

[SDS]

Just now, SABRES 0311 said:

Relax, try decaf, have patience.

The cult will not relax. I’m not lying when I made the comparison to the Doug Flutie cult. 

In what other scenario does someone take a banner to a game for a head coach on a losing hockey team?

And of the team wins Lindy gets a credit. And if the team loses it’s those loser players and that loser GM who are standing in the way of Lindy‘s glory. 

And it is all we will hear.

[Cranky old man]

I love the sabres glory years but jeez, I was really hoping for more. I have no faith in KA. What a ***** up. Lindy took Ted Nolan’s Team to the finals, then never got back. His recent record is pretty underwhelming, so I don’t get the rush to hire him. There wasn’t enough time to even talk to other coaches.  KA can’t get off his hands to help the team for two years, now he’s firing and hiring coaches in one weeks’ time? Cripes, what’s your deal Judy Garland, up- down -up-down- up- down. Aaaaaagggggghhhhh.

[Rasmus_]

2 hours ago, Thorny said:

Can you imagine if they’d have hired Rod Brindamour and we had to look at his stupid Carolina cup raising face on a day to day basis? No thanks. Hard pass. Adams is enough. 

Id rather reign in hell 

Funnest post in a while!

Edited April 23 by Rasmus_

[SABRES 0311]

1 minute ago, SDS said:

The cult will not relax. I’m not lying when I made the comparison to the Doug Flutie cult. 

In what other scenario does someone take a banner to a game for a head coach on a losing hockey team?

And of the team wins Lindy gets a credit. And if the team loses it’s those loser players and that loser GM who are standing in the way of Lindy‘s glory. 

And it is all we will hear.

I’m just not going to get worked up in April when we won’t see what happens until October. I’ll probably have some reaction when I see who the assistants are and what rosters moves are made.

[Huckleberry]

3 hours ago, Buffalonill said:

Welp looks like Girgensons is definitely going to stay now

Our 3C for now 😛

[Thorner]

6 minutes ago, SDS said:

The cult will not relax. I’m not lying when I made the comparison to the Doug Flutie cult. 

In what other scenario does someone take a banner to a game for a head coach on a losing hockey team?

And of the team wins Lindy gets a credit. And if the team loses it’s those loser players and that loser GM who are standing in the way of Lindy‘s glory. 

And it is all we will hear.

Adams will get credit if it works. He included the words “I’ve got a plan” in his press conference and hired Ruff days later. 

[inkman]

2 hours ago, OverPowerYou said:

YouTube video: Lindy Ruff yelling at his players in practice 

https://youtu.be/fjxL1Rn3cH0?si=Mfz9a7Obj666VmBu

 

Do this to Dylan Cozens and Jeff Skinner please 

He shouldn’t even get the chance to see Skinner.  First day he’s eligible buy him out or find him a short pier for a long walk. 

[Cascade Youth]

The thing about this I find most amazing is that somehow Kevyn felt no pressure to do the normal GM thing of canvassing candidates and hiring the best one.  Zero pressure.  Like, if you’re Adams and you’ve got nothing to show for yourself as a GM - no great trades or signings, no in-season (or offseason) tweaks to get your flailing team on track, just nothing, wouldn’t you at least pretend to appear to give off the optics of actually doing your job well by going through a routine due diligence process?  Was Ruff really in danger of getting scooped up by some other franchise?  He lives here for chrissakes.  He would’ve taken the job next week or in July; there was no reason not to at least look like you’re putting in the work and diligence.

And yes I hope this works - who doesn’t?  But if we’re being honest, Terry Pegula is the worst owner in NHL history.

[Flashsabre]

7 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said:

This makes no sense, because he doesn't want Lindy Ruff who just got fired from a young team like ours he doesn't want the team to win? There were 2 Stanley Cup winning coaches out there and we pick the worst of those 3. Are you sure you dont want to see the Bills record broken?

Is Berube a better coach? Who is the other Stanley Cup winner?

[thewookie1]

I honestly do think Adams did interview at least a few candidates 

[GoPuckYourself]

2 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

Is Berube a better coach? Who is the other Stanley Cup winner?

Gallant and yes berube is a better coach imo.

Edited April 23 by GoPuckYourself

[inkman]

5 hours ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

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!!

You just listed the players they need 🤣