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PITTSBURGH – Buffalo Sabres winger JJ Peterka, out since suffering a concussion Oct. 5, is available to play tonight against the Penguins, coach Lindy Ruff said this morning.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / October 11

Only one goal from Alex Tuch lowers Sabres' individual grades versus Kings

The Buffalo Sabres cannot win games by scoring one goal a night, as head coach Lindy Ruff pointed out Thursday postgame. The team’s lack of production, despite numerous grade-A scoring chances, cost them a win against the Los Angeles Kings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 8

Sabres focused on fixing power play: ‘Going to be great’

BUFFALO – Prior to Tuesday’s practice, the Sabres’ power-play units and coaching staff could be found across the street at LECOM Harborcenter working on the man advantage.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Lindy Ruff’s Stanley Cup ambition will excite Sabres fans

The Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as head coach over the summer. Ruff takes over behind the bench after the Sabres fired Don Granato following the 2023-24 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff issues positive Rasmus Dahlin injury update

The Buffalo Sabres are ignominiously in the middle of the longest playoffs drought in NHL history, and their offseason activity shows that they are plainly aware of that fact.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff Transforming Team Culture with Intense Practices

A lot of things needed to change for the Buffalo Sabres after the end of the 2023-24 season. Missing the playoffs for the 13th season (and counting) is obviously a disappointment, but it felt as though the franchise was clearly missing something under former head coach Don Granato.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Sabres’ Dahlin Will Benefit From Having Lindy Ruff as Head Coach

Multiple players are going to have to step up in order for the Buffalo Sabres to have a chance at improvement this season. All eyes will be on Tage Thompson as he sets out to rediscover himself as a lethal scoring threat after injuries hampered him all of last season, but the list is longer than that.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Sabres: 5 Items on Lindy Ruff’s To-Do List This Season

If you somehow haven’t seen by now, you clearly don’t pay much attention. After yet another coaching change (their fifth in 10 years), the Buffalo Sabres have brought back former longtime head coach Lindy Ruff to once again take the reins.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 21

Bowen Byram Primed to Thrive Under Ruff

A full season under a new team, a new coach, and a new mentality can work wonders for a player. For defenseman Bowen Byram, joining the Buffalo Sabres, specifically under head coach Lindy Ruff, could be the turning point the heralded young talent needs.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / July 2

New Jersey Devils 2024-25 Schedule Revealed

The NHL schedule makers certainly had the New Jersey Devils in mind when they laid out the plans for the 2024-25 regular season. We already knew the Devils were going to open the 2024-25 regular season in Prague Czechia, at O2 Arena when they face the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL’s Global Series on Oct.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

What Seth Appert Brings to Sabres’ Coaching Staff

On Monday (May 13), the Buffalo Sabres promoted Rochester Americans‘ head coach Seth Appert to an assistant role on Lindy Ruff’s staff ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / April 23

Takeaways from Lindy Ruff’s Introductory Press Conference

Lindy Ruff was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the new head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, beginning his second stint in the role with the organization. The coach touched on many aspects including his return to the club, his vision of the team and their direction, and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Is Lindy Ruff the right man for the Sabres, or just a nostalgia hire?

A notable coaching change sees a veteran bench boss return to his first big break. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that Lindy Ruff is going to return as head coach next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 22

Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff as head coach

Lindy Ruff, the winningest coach in Buffalo Sabres history, is returning to his former post. The Sabres announced Monday they have hired Ruff, who led the team from 1997 through early 2012, to serve a second stint in the position.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Sabres Hire Lindy Ruff to Be New Head Coach

On April 22, 2024, the Buffalo Sabres hired a familiar face to fill their head coaching vacany for the 2024-25 season. Lindy Ruff, who leads the franchise in wins as a head coach with 571 from 1997-2013, came back to the place where he had the most success.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Lindy Ruff Hired Again by the Buffalo Sabres as Head Coach

Lindy Ruff is back with the Buffalo Sabres. The organization has hired the former head coach to be their bench boss again. Ruff, 64, had been the coach of the Sabres on two previous occasions: 1997-98 and from 2012-13.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Lindy Ruff Hired Again by Buffalo Sabres

What’s old is new again as the Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff back. He was the team’s head coach from 1997-2013 and was the last coach to lead the team to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Buffalo Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that they have hired Lindy Ruff as their next head coach. Ruff, 64, returns after serving as bench boss in Buffalo from 1997 to 2009.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 22

Former Devils Bench Boss Lindy Ruff Re-Hired as Sabres Head Coach

According to multiple reports, the former New Jersey Devils head coach is returning behind the bench in Buffalo. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed that the Buffalo Sabres are re-hiring Lindy Ruff as their head coach, who previously stood behind their bench from 1997-2013.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Sabres hire next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff to be their next head coach.

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Was the call to fire Lindy Ruff too late for the New Jersey Devils?

The New Jersey Devils made headlines on Monday when they fired Lindy Ruff as their head coach just days before the NHL Trade Deadline. The team named former Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green as the interim bench boss for the remainder of the season.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4