The Buffalo Sabres have already begun to rebuild just three days after they were upset by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2010 NHL playoffs.
The Sabres announced on Thursday that they would be picking up the one-year option to keep head coach Lindy Ruff in Buffalo for a 13th straight season.
Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier were both called into question by many of the Buffalo faithful after another promising season ended in disappointment.
“Any notion that they’re not going to be part of the process of us getting there, let’s dispel that now,” Sabres minority owner Larry Quinn told the Associated Press of Ruff and Regier.
In 12 seasons and 984 games with the Sabres, Ruff has a regular season record of 483-361-78-62. He has a playoff record of 54-40 ...
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Another Ruff Ride? Buffalo Sabres Pick Up One-Year Option on Lindy Ruff
Posted: 30th April 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHLComments Off on Another Ruff Ride? Buffalo Sabres Pick Up One-Year Option on Lindy Ruff