Ruff named Sabres coach, replaces Granato
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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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