'“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’
The Sabres Report - Apr 24, 2024
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
The Sabres Report - Apr 23, 2024
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”
Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff again: What to know about their new/old coach
'Since Ruff was first fired, the Sabres have been coached by Brian Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger and Granato without making the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff again: What to know about their new/old coach
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
'His return also revives the memory of Ruff’s bid to defend his job in Buffalo a week before he was fired when he said: “It’s on me to clean up this mess. ... And I’m not done trying.” The mess has grown substantially since he departed a month into the NHL’s lockout-shortened 2013 season. … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff, team's most successful coach
'"I want to be clear though that this hire was not made with nostalgia in mind. Lindy is the right person for the job now, and any history with our organization and community is simply an added bonus. I believe wholeheartedly that Lindy can help our team reach their goals and am excited to get to work with him," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff, team’s most successful coach
Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?
'While Adams may say otherwise, it’s hard to reconcile Ruff’s experience with Buffalo not being a factor in the hiring. At the very least, given that Buffalo fired Granato less than a week ago, it’s fair to wonder how wide of a net was cast in Adams’ search.' … [Read more...] about Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff?