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Eleven years after being fired as the Sabres’ winningest coach, Lindy Ruff has been rehired to lead the team. Ruff, now 64, spent 14-plus seasons coaching the Sabres, including their last postseason appearance in 2011. He ranks fifth on the career list with 1,774 games coached and 864 victories, with a franchise-record 571 coming in Buffalo. Ruff takes over a team that has endured an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought and is in the midst of a rebuilding phase. He replaces Don Granato, who was fired after three-plus seasons behind the bench.

After firing Don Granato, Buffalo Sabres have brought back former coach Lindy Ruff to lead the team. Ruff has a successful history with the Sabres, having led them to eight playoff appearances and a Stanley Cup Final in 1999. He left the team in 2012 and has since coached the Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils. Ruff is known for his winning record and his ability to develop young players. Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams says that Ruff was the clear choice for the job, emphasizing his experience and proven track record.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson will join fellow countrymen and Buffalo Sabres players Rasmus Dahlin and Victor Olofsson in representing Sweden at the World Championship tournament in Czechia from May 10-26. This will mark Karlsson’s first appearance in international competition since 2016.

William Nylander, the right-wing superstar for the Toronto Maple Leafs, showcased his exceptional skating abilities during the first period of their NHL match against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Nylander’s dynamic and graceful maneuvers on the ice captured the attention of spectators and fellow players alike.

After nine years, Lindy Ruff is back at the helm of the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran coach, who holds the record for most games coached in Sabres history, returns to the franchise where he spent 16 seasons. Ruff’s return comes with high expectations, as the Sabres have endured the league’s longest playoff drought, spanning 13 seasons. With promising young talent and a revamped roster, Ruff will aim to guide the Sabres back to the postseason for the first time since 2011.

After 13 consecutive seasons without reaching the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres have appointed Lindy Ruff as their new head coach. Ruff previously led the Sabres from 1997-98 and 2012-13. He joins Buffalo after four seasons with the New Jersey Devils, where he was replaced by Travis Green this year.

The Buffalo Sabres have re-hired Lindy Ruff as their head coach. Ruff previously coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013, leading them to their last Stanley Cup playoff appearance. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in wins and playoff victories. Ruff’s return comes after stints with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers. The Sabres hope that his experience and familiarity with the organization will help them return to the playoffs after several years of struggles.