Sabres reward coach Lindy Ruff with two-year extension after breakthrough season
Lindy Ruff has been awarded a two-year contract extension as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres following a successful season. Under his leadership, the Sabres ended a 14-season playoff drought and secured their first Atlantic Division title. Ruff's coaching experience and recent performance have solidified his position with the team as they look to build on their recent success.
- ▪Lindy Ruff has signed a two-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres.
- ▪The Sabres ended a league-record 14-season playoff drought this year.
- ▪Ruff is a Jack Adams NHL coach of the year finalist after leading the team to 50 wins and 109 points.
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Open this photo in gallery:Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, left, and Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis, right, shake hands following the overtime period in Game 7 of a second-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Monday.Jeffrey T. Barnes/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHaving transformed the Buffalo Sabres into contenders again, Lindy Ruff will have the opportunity to build on the team’s breakthrough season by continuing his second stint as coach.The Sabres on Wednesday announced signing Ruff to a two-year contract extension in a move coming two days after Buffalo’s 3-2 loss to Montreal in Game 7 of a second-round playoff series.
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