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Lindy Ruff returns to the Buffalo Sabres as their new head coach
The New Jersey Devils bid farewell to head coach Lindy Ruff after a disappointing season, with his termination announced on March 4, 2024. In his place, the Devils have appointed Travis Green as interim head coach.
Ruff's tenure with the Devils spanned four seasons, during which the team only reached the playoffs once. His final record with the Devils stands at 128-125-28. Now, it seems Ruff is wasting no time in finding a new opportunity.
Reportedly, Ruff is returning to the Buffalo Sabres, where he previously spent 15 years. His track record includes being the last coach to guide the Sabres to the playoffs, and he aims to repeat that success.
Let's confirm this: Lindy Ruff will be the next head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, returning to the team he led from 1997-2103.
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Notably, the Sabres currently hold the NHL's longest playoff drought. Ruff's coaching legacy boasts an impressive 864 wins, making him the fourth-winningest coach in NHL history.
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AVRIL 22 | 83 ANSWERS Lindy Ruff returns to the Buffalo Sabres as their new head coach Do you think Lindy Ruff will end the Sabres playoff drought next season? | ||
| Yes | 42 | 50.6 % |
| No | 41 | 49.4 % |
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