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3 Buffalo Sabres Who Could Thrive Under Lindy Ruff

On Tuesday (April 23), the Buffalo Sabres officially re-introduced Lindy Ruff as their next head coach, and whether it was Ruff talking about the talent on this team, the need for commitment and connection from the start of training camp, or getting to the next level, there were many takeaways from his Tuesday press conference at KeyBank Center.

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Rochester rookie Nikita Novikov looks like special Sabres defense prospect

Buffalo Sabres defense prospect Nikita Novikov displayed special offensive instincts throughout his first regular season in North America. “Borderline high-end,” said coach Seth Appert, whose Americans open the Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday at Blue Cross Arena in a best-of-five series against the Syracuse Crunch.

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the St. Louis Blues

Alexander Nilsson: Buffalo Sabres pending UFA forward Victor Olofsson confirms to Expressen.se that he’ll be testing the open market this offseason. Olofsson said that last season was frustrating and a disappointment and that he feels he can still contribute to an NHL team.

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Ex-Sabres Jason Pominville, Ryan Miller know Lindy Ruff can succeed in Buffalo

BUFFALO – Before the Sabres re-hired Lindy Ruff, one of the coach’s prominent former players, Jason Pominville, said he texted some friends and told them, “It has to be him.

Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

3 Sabres Players Who Might Struggle Under Lindy Ruff

The Buffalo Sabres recently announced that they re-hired Lindy Ruff as their newest head coach, and as he was introduced to the media and city once again, there were some discussions about his coaching style.

Lindy Ruff News / The Forkball / 21 hours ago

Buffalo Sabres in 'Win Now' Mode with Lindy Ruff Returning as Head Coach

Oh, what a difference 11 years make. It’s also interesting how things can come full circle. This is especially true when you believe it’s the right move at the right time.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago

It's days of future past for Sabres in hiring Lindy Ruff as coach

The Buffalo Sabres are having a back to the future moment in the hiring of Lindy Ruff as their coach.

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Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 23

Takeaways from Lindy Ruff’s Introductory Press Conference

Lindy Ruff was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the new head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, beginning his second stint in the role with the organization. The coach touched on many aspects including his return to the club, his vision of the team and their direction, and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Lindy Ruff News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Is Lindy Ruff the right man for the Sabres, or just a nostalgia hire?

A notable coaching change sees a veteran bench boss return to his first big break. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that Lindy Ruff is going to return as head coach next season.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 23

Comparing Current and Former Lindy Ruff Sabres Players

Experience and accountability are two keywords associated with Lindy Ruff’s coaching career that he’ll bring to the current Buffalo Sabres roster. Ruff has handled players of all talent levels, ages, and roles in his fifteen seasons behind the Buffalo bench and eight more as head coach for the Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils.

Lindy Ruff News / ClutchPoints / April 23

Lindy Ruff breaks silence on returning to Sabres as head coach

The Buffalo Sabres decided to move on from head coach Don Granato after the 2023-24 NHL season. Fans waited intrigued to see who would lead them for at least the next few seasons.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 22

Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff as head coach

Lindy Ruff, the winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history, is returning to his former post. The Sabres announced Monday they have hired Ruff, who led the team from 1997 through early 2012, to serve a second stint in the position.

Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Sabres Hire Lindy Ruff to Be New Head Coach

On April 22, 2024, the Buffalo Sabres hired a familiar face to fill their head coaching vacany for the 2024-25 season. Lindy Ruff, who leads the franchise in wins as a head coach with 571 from 1997-2013, came back to the place where he had the most success.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Lindy Ruff Hired Again by the Buffalo Sabres as Head Coach

Lindy Ruff is back with the Buffalo Sabres. The organization has hired the former head coach to be their bench boss again. Ruff, 64, had been the coach of the Sabres on two previous occasions: 1997-98 and from 2012-13.

Lindy Ruff News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Lindy Ruff Hired Again by Buffalo Sabres

What’s old is new again as the Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff back. He was the team’s head coach from 1997-2013 and was the last coach to lead the team to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lindy Ruff News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that they have hired Lindy Ruff as their next head coach. Ruff, 64, returns after serving as bench boss in Buffalo from 1997 to 2009.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 22

Lindy Ruff Named Next Sabres Head Coach

The Buffalo Sabres named Lindy Ruff their next head coach, the team has announced. The news comes shortly after general manager Kevyn Adams fired Don Granato last week and announced he was seeking an experienced head coach.

Lindy Ruff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

3 Buffalo Sabres Who Need to Bounce Back in 2024-25

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway and for the 13th consecutive season, the Buffalo Sabres are watching other teams compete for hockey’s ultimate prize.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets

It’s time for another batch of NHL rumorus. We’ve reached the end of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. However, the hard part now starts for some teams. A total of 16 teams missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have some decisions to make.

Buffalo Sabres News / ClutchPoints / April 17

Sabres GM takes responsibility after Don Granato firing

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato after a disappointing 2023-2024 season, which saw them regress from the year before, in which they missed the playoffs by one point, and general manager Kevyn Adams got real about the disappointing year, saying that his team might have come into the year with too much arrogance.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 16

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Don Granato News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Was it the right call for the Buffalo Sabres to fire Don Granato?

We have our first head coach firing of the offseason, as the Buffalo Sabres announced the firing of Don Granato on Tuesday morning after another disappointing season that led to their 13th-straight year out of the playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Sabres end season on high note, top Lightning

Dylan Cozens scored twice as part of a three-point night, Jordan Greenway had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres capped a disappointing season with a 4-2 win over the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / ClutchPoints / April 15

2 reasons for hope after Sabres playoff elimination

The Buffalo Sabres have fallen short of sky-high expectations once again. They have been eliminated from the NHL Playoffs for the 13th straight season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Young faces hold the key to Sabres’ future success

The Sabres face their final seven games of the season well outside of the playoff conversation. It’s been a disappointing year for one of the league’s hottest teams at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29

NHL Friday bets: Backing a pair of studs in the lone game tonight

We have just one NHL game tonight and 15 tomorrow as this weird week of hockey scheduling continues. In the spirit of just one matchup, we'll opt for a touch of simplicity.

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