Buffalo Sabres Extend Lindy Ruff After Breakthrough Season
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BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, announced less than 48 hours after the team’s overtime Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens that ended their playoff run this week; Ruff led the club to a 50-win season and a division title.
BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres signed head coach Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, announced less than 48 hours after the team’s overtime Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens that ended their playoff run this week; Ruff led the club to a 50-win season and a division title.
The swift extension, described by general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen as a "no-brainer," secures coaching continuity as the organization prepares for the offseason; immediate tasks include negotiating pending player contracts such as Alex Tuch’s until his July 1 deadline, resolving goaltending questions, and addressing roster moves before next season.
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Timeline
- 1. Sabres finish regular season with 50 wins and win Atlantic Division.
- 2. Buffalo wins first-round playoff series, first series win since 2007.
- 3. Sabres eliminated in overtime of Game 7 by Montreal in second round.
- 4. Less than 48 hours after elimination, GM Jarmo Kekäläinen signs Lindy Ruff to a two-year extension.
- 5. Alex Tuch faces contract deadline of July 1 to re-sign or enter free agency.
Why it matters
If you're a Sabres fan, this is a big deal. Coach Ruff's extension means stability for the team. It's a sign that the Sabres are committed to building on this season's success. Keep an eye on the negotiations with Alex Tuch. His contract could shape the team's future.
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