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Lindy Ruff Returns to Buffalo Sabres as Head Coach: A Homecoming Story

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Legendary coach Lindy Ruff makes a triumphant return to the Buffalo Sabres. Will his expertise lead the team back to glory?

Legendary NHL coach Lindy Ruff is back in the spotlight as he rejoins the Buffalo Sabres as their head coach, marking a triumphant return to the team he led from 1997 to 2013. The Sabres' decision to bring back Ruff comes after the firing of Don Granato, following a disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs for the 13th consecutive year.

Ruff, known for his successful coaching career that includes playoff appearances with Buffalo, Dallas, and New Jersey, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Sabres. Fans are eager to see if Ruff can work his magic once again and guide the team to a brighter future.

The Sabres' General Manager Kevyn Adams expressed strong confidence in Ruff, highlighting the coach's proven track record and the positive impact he had during his previous tenure with the team. With Ruff at the helm, the Sabres are optimistic about the potential for a turnaround and a return to playoff contention.

As Ruff embarks on his second stint with the Sabres, the hockey world is buzzing with anticipation. Will Lindy Ruff's coaching prowess be the key to revitalizing the Buffalo Sabres and bringing success back to the franchise? Only time will tell, but fans are hopeful for a new chapter of triumph under Ruff's leadership.

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HockeyBuzz.com - Brad Lohr - Sabres Hire Lindy Ruff as Head ... (Hockeybuzz.com)

I can't say that I am surprised. Adams had that goofy confidence at his press conference and a nonchalant confidence that he already knew what he was going ...

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Sabres hire Ruff as head coach (TSN)

General manager Kevyn Adams announced the hiring Monday. Adams had strongly hinted at bringing Ruff back into the fold when talking about hiring a coach with ...

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Sabres reuniting with Lindy Ruff to fill head coach role (Sportsnet.ca)

Ruff replaces Don Granato, who was fired last week after the Sabres took a step back and missed the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season. The Sabres fired ...

Former WHL player Lindy Ruff named Buffalo Sabres Head Coach ... (Western Hockey League)

Ruff spent parts of three seasons with the Lethbridge Broncos, suiting up alongside future NHL coaches like Darryl and Duane Sutter.

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Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as head coach (Spectrum News)

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff as head coach, the team announced Monday. The move comes after the firing of Don Granato last week.

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Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff, team's most successful coach - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach. Ruff is the last coach to lead the team to the playoffs.

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Sabres hire Lindy Ruff - Dose.ca (Dose.ca)

The Buffalo Sabres have finally found their new head coach, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The successful candidate is veteran coach Lindy Ruff ...

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Lindy Ruff de retour derrière le banc des Sabres de Buffalo (La Presse)

Le directeur général, Kevyn Adams, a annoncé son embauche lundi. Adams avait laissé entendre que Ruff pourrait être de retour quand il a parlé d'embaucher ...

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Les Sabres embauchent Lindy Ruff (DansLesCoulisses)

Let's confirm this: Lindy Ruff will be the next head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, returning to the team he led from 1997-2103. @AdamBenigni was on it too.

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Onze ans plus tard, Ruff de retour à la barre des Sabres (RDS)

Les Sabres de Buffalo retrouveront Lindy Ruff, qui les dirigés une première fois de 1997 à 2013.

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Did the Sabres Make the Right Move Bringing Back Lindy Ruff? (The Hockey News)

The Buffalo Sabres announced they've hired Lindy Ruff to return to the team as their newest coach. Can the last coach to bring the Sabres to the playoffs do ...

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Lindy Ruff Hired as Sabres HC; Previously Coached Buffalo From ... (Bleacher Report)

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff for a second stint as head coach, the team announced Monday. Ruff previously coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013.…

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Les Sabres de Buffalo engagent Lindy Ruff pour un deuxième ... (Source du Hockey)

La dernière expérience de Ruff était avec les New Jersey Devils, où il a passé presque quatre saisons complètes, aidant l'équipe à se qualifier pour les séries ...

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5 things to know about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff (BlueJackets.com)

The 2005-06 Jack Adams Award winner has made playoff appearances with Buffalo, Dallas, and New Jersey.

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Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in ... (Lethbridge News Now)

Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as coach of the Sabres. General manager Kevyn Adams anno...

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Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff again: What to know about their new ... (USA TODAY)

The Sabres hired Lindy Ruff, 64, as coach on Monday after their playoff drought hit 13 seasons. He previously coached and played in Buffalo.

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Lindy Ruff de retour derrière le banc à Buffalo (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le directeur général, Kevyn Adams, a annoncé son embauche lundi. Adams avait laissé entendre que Ruff pourrait être de retour quand il a parlé d'engager un ...

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Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff as 7th head coach during 13-year ... (CBC.ca)

Some 11 years after being fired as the Buffalo Sabres' winningest bench boss, and following head-coaching stops in Dallas and New Jersey, 64-year-old Lindy ...

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Ruff's introductory press conference to air at 1 p.m. on Sabres Live ... (BlueJackets.com)

The Buffalo Sabres will hold a press conference introducing Lindy Ruff as head coach at 1 p.m. Monday. The press conference will air on Sabres Live with ...

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Watch Live: Sabres introduce Lindy Ruff as head coach (Sportsnet.ca)

The Buffalo Sabres are set to introduce Lindy Ruff ahead of his second go-around as head coach of the team on Tuesday.

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