Lindy Ruff, who has been reinstated as the coach of the Buffalo Sabres, is scheduled to be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday. He has been one of the Sabres’ most successful coaches, winning them 571 regular-season and 57 playoff wins. His track record stems from a total of 1,165 games that he has coached for them.
There was much speculation that the reason for Ruff’s return was nostalgia alone. Kevyn Adams, however, has set the record straight by stating that Lindy’s return is entirely attributable to his performance. Furthermore, his record, experience, and familiarity with young players support his claim that he is the ideal candidate for the team, as stated by Buffalo’s general manager.
Ruff will officially replace Don Granato, who was with the team for three seasons. The rehiring of Lindy comes in the wake of his getting fired from the New Jersey Devils after 61 season games. He was the last head coach to ever lead the Sabres to the playoffs of the NHL in 2011. It has been more than a decade, and it only makes sense for Buffalo to bring that spark back.
The Sabres are currently ranked in the 6th position in the Atlantic Division with 84 points. The chart is led by the Panthers, followed by the Bruins and the Maple Leafs in the second and third ranks, respectively. Some of the best NHL betting sites plan to stack odds once the Buffalo Sabres conclude the press conference on Tuesday. That is precisely when Lindy will be officially introduced as the Head Coach.
Ruff was previously associated with Buffalo for 15 seasons, running from 1997 to 2013. His overall ranking is 5th, and he is second in terms of active coaches. He has delivered 864 career regular-season wins to the Sabres, the Devils, and the Dallas Stars. He is tied for fourth place in league history with 935 wins, including both the regular season and playoffs.
The Sabres have had a fluctuating journey in the NHL so far. Their last win was against the Lightning, with a total tally of 4-2. That came after Buffalo lost to the Panthers by a thin margin of 3-2. There are no talks about potential changes that Lindy may bring to the side, but it is expected that he would push to bring his old times with them back to the field. Thus, he establishes the dynamic that has proven effective for both him and the Sabres.
Alex Tuch, Buffalo Forward, said that as a young man, Ruff was his favorite coach, adding that he has always been his favorite.
Some of the upcoming NHL games one can look forward to are between the Rangers & the Capitals, the Panthers & the Lightning, and the Jets & the Avalanche.
