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Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo. The Sabres announced Monday that the fifth-winningest coach in NHL history – and the winningest coach in franchise history – has been hired to lead the team into its next chapter. Ruff has been a member of the Sabres for 25 of the organization’s 53 seasons. He played parts of 10 seasons with the franchise, including a stint as team captain, and then guided the organization through two of its most memorable and successful eras during his previous...
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Ruff named Sabres coach, replaces Granato
Lindy Ruff was named coach of the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. The 64-year-old replaces Don Granato and returns to Buffalo for his second stint, having coached 15 seasons there from 1997-98 to 2012-13. He holds Sabres records for regular-season games (1,165), regular-season wins (571), Stanley Cup Playoff games coached (101) and playoff wins (57). "I am thankful to (Sabres owner) Terry \[Pegula\], the Pegula family, and (general manager) Kevyn Adams for this opportunity," Ruff said. "This is a...
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