Mr. WEO Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 2 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I wish he did. what an incredible list of bums that is 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 51 minutes ago, HappyDays said: With the caveat that I know very little about hockey, this seems like the type of move a sports franchise makes when it has lost all confidence in its abilities to make good decisions. I'm not surprised Pegula did it. Seems like a nice, safe pick that will get some goodwill from the fans. Not coincidentally it appears that the team is for sale. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) @BullBuchanan Answer this question? Does Lindy Ruff make a team worse? If he improves the Sabres just 3-4 more wins he’ll take the playoffs. I believe he can be that difference. He won’t make them worse. Edited April 22 by Buffalo_Stampede 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, Aussie Joe said: Is this good news? If they went through an extensive head coach search, were turned down by a few top candidates, and determined Lindy to be the best option? Yes If they went the nostalgia route and didn't even conduct interviews (which is likely what happened)? No 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 49 minutes ago, njbuff said: I hope it works out for you guys, but Devils fans were calling for his head long before last year ever happened. Trust me, they won 52 games in spite of Lindy. It's all in the past as the Devils have moved on. Good luck to you guys. No team wins 52 games “in spite of(sic)” their coach. That is just nonsense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Ruff might get the Sabres into the playoffs, if that is their goal. I don't see him taking them on a deep playoff run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Lindy Ruff yells at his players in practice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) Sabres Senators coaches fight Edited April 22 by HurlyBurly51 update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 22 minutes ago, buffblue said: If they went through an extensive head coach search, were turned down by a few top candidates, and determined Lindy to be the best option? Yes If they went the nostalgia route and didn't even conduct interviews (which is likely what happened)? No The organization couldn’t do an extensive search. They were already in the links before most teams finished the season and any other serious candidate is too wrapped up in their teams’ playoffs. The Sabres will be more aggressive and be accountable under Ruff’s leadership. Can we really ask for more? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 41 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: @BullBuchanan Answer this question? Does Lindy Ruff make a team worse? If he improves the Sabres just 3-4 more wins he’ll take the playoffs. I believe he can be that difference. He won’t make them worse. Is that the bar? Just make the playoffs? I like Ruff, I just think he had his run here and the Sabres should have tried another tough coach with no ties to Buffalo past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Claude Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Bad idea. When is the last time a nostaglia hire has worked? Lou Saban? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 28 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: The organization couldn’t do an extensive search. They were already in the links before most teams finished the season and any other serious candidate is too wrapped up in their teams’ playoffs. The Sabres will be more aggressive and be accountable under Ruff’s leadership. Can we really ask for more? Guys like Craig Berube, Todd McClellan, and Gerard Gallant are all not currently employed and would've been outstanding choices. They wouldn't have to wait for any of them. So the question is did the Sabres even try to reach out to any of them? My suspicion is no. Unfortunately the Sabres under Terry have become like the Bills under Ralph during the drought. They go with the guys they "know". All of this said, I do like Lindy and he does have a great history as a Sabre. I just shake my head when a mere six days pass before he is announced as head coach when there is no other demand for his coaching services. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: Is this good news? It's news! 3 minutes ago, buffblue said: Guys like Craig Berube, Todd McClellan, and Gerard Gallant are all not currently employed and would've been outstanding choices. They wouldn't have to wait for any of them. So the question is did the Sabres even try to reach out to any of them? My suspicion is no. Unfortunately the Sabres under Terry have become like the Bills under Ralph during the drought. They go with the guys they "know". All of this said, I do like Lindy and he does have a great history as a Sabre. I just shake my head when a mere six days pass before he is announced as head coach when there is no other demand for his coaching services. Any major hire the Sabres org has to meet 3 criteria: 1. Best hire 2. Who Terry is willing to hire. 3. Who will take the job. Under those 3 circumstances I think Lindy is in the top tier. Pro's: I think this could set the stage to push Terry a step further back from hockey decisions and/or an eventual promotion of Lindy to POHO. Even if this whole Adams/Ruff era fails I would rather Lindy hire the next GM than Terry. Cons: They fired Donnie 6 days ago. They either didn't even try and hire another candidate or there are a huge amount of candidates that don't meet no. 2 or no. 3 above. Both are giant red flags for the org. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Go Bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 6 minutes ago, Mango said: It's news! Any major hire the Sabres org has to meet 3 criteria: 1. Best hire 2. Who Terry is willing to hire. 3. Who will take the job. Under those 3 circumstances I think Lindy is in the top tier. Pro's: I think this could set the stage to push Terry a step further back from hockey decisions and/or an eventual promotion of Lindy to POHO. Even if this whole Adams/Ruff era fails I would rather Lindy hire the next GM than Terry. Cons: They fired Donnie 6 days ago. They either didn't even try and hire another candidate or there are a huge amount of candidates that don't meet no. 2 or no. 3 above. Both are giant red flags for the org. If Terry isn't willing to hire top tier guys while presiding over an NHL record playoff drought and with the supposed "sole existence" of the Sabres being to win a Stanley Cup, we've got some serious problems... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: The organization couldn’t do an extensive search. They were already in the links before most teams finished the season and any other serious candidate is too wrapped up in their teams’ playoffs. The Sabres will be more aggressive and be accountable under Ruff’s leadership. Can we really ask for more? Weren't there 2 head coaches available who won Stanley Cups.. Gallant and Berube? Maybe a HC with a Stanley Cup on their resume? Just sayin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack_in_MA Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 33 minutes ago, buffblue said: If Terry isn't willing to hire top tier guys while presiding over an NHL record playoff drought and with the supposed "sole existence" of the Sabres being to win a Stanley Cup, we've got some serious problems... Haha… where the hell have you been??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 14 minutes ago, Slack_in_MA said: Haha… where the hell have you been??? Obviously, right here🤷 It was a response to a previous post. Big time Sabres fan but they are inarguably one of the most pathetic franchises in American sports. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack_in_MA Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 2 minutes ago, buffblue said: Obviously, right here🤷 It was a response to a previous post. Big time Sabres fan but they are inarguably one of the most pathetic franchises in American sports. Just busting yer balls. Their serious problems are painfully evident and very well chronicled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 hours ago, IBTG81 said: As a Devils fan…😂😂😂😂😂 His system is old and terrible. After "As a Devils fan" you lost us 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepPass Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Just announced! He's been fired 4 times - Sabre's, Dallas, NY Islanders and New Jersey Devils. What more can he accomplish! I think this is a step back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 He is an actual head coach but...The last staff was a clown show...Who will they LET him hire, actual qualified assistant/ ex head coach types or...More Matt Ellis types? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 2 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: what an incredible list of bums that is Trust the process. 2 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: The organization couldn’t do an extensive search. They were already in the links before most teams finished the season and any other serious candidate is too wrapped up in their teams’ playoffs. The Sabres will be more aggressive and be accountable under Ruff’s leadership. Can we really ask for more? Asking is free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 21 minutes ago, DeepPass said: I like the jacket, at least 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: I like the jacket, at least 😎 I've searched on Ebay and elsewhere for that jacket. If anyone knows where one could get ahold of one, let me know. Edited April 23 by Dr. Who 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Was Mike Foligno a viable candidate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Was Mike Foligno a viable candidate? Mike Ramsey, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 If Ruff was never the coach of the Sabres before this would be looked at as a good hire with where this team is development wise. Just my two cents. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 I don't think this is a bad thing the last time the Sabres had a winning season was when Lindy was here . GO SABRES !! Welcome back Lindy !!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Not coincidentally it appears that the team is for sale. Source? I’ve actually read they are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: The ‘other’ team chimes in Does that mean the Bills fired McDermott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) Well, it’s better than re-hiring Ted Nolan… time will tell how much. I’m hoping that Adams made the decision to fire Granato some time ago and gauged the interest of other currently unemployed coaches. I suspect, however, that Adams knows his job is on the line and Ruff is a desperate panic hire given their familiarity with one another with Adams having previously been on Ruff’s staff. Hoping it works, but certainly tempering my enthusiasm (despite being a big fan of Ruff during his first stint). To those citing his lack of a Cup, he got them there and came close with a much less talented team than the Stars, and their best chance was derailed by a freakish run of defensive injuries against Carolina. It was certainly not a coaching issue in either of those seasons. Can’t speak to his time outside of Buffalo. Edited April 23 by transient 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 44 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: After "As a Devils fan" you lost us 🙄🙄🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonderful Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) It's the smart move. Should have never been fired. Ruff will get the best out of his players but it's not enough with this group. Adams has to get more talent and I don't think he is up to the task. Edited April 23 by Mr. Wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 1 hour ago, transient said: To those citing Ruff's lack of a Cup, he got them there and came close with a much less talented team than the Stars, and their best chance was derailed by a freakish run of defensive injuries against Carolina. It was certainly not a coaching issue in either of those seasons. Can’t speak to his time outside of Buffalo. Wiki: "Despite being without some or all of their four top defensemen (Teppo Numminen, Dmitri Kalinin, Jay McKee and Henrik Tallinder), and their top powerplay scorer, Tim Connolly, who had 11 points in eight games in the playoffs, for much of the series, the Sabres fought back from a three-games-to-two deficit to force a seventh game by way of a 2–1 overtime win in Game 6. Buffalo led the Hurricanes 2–1 going into the final period of the deciding game but blew the lead early in the third and gave up two more late goals for a 4–2 final score." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Sabres were in a tough spot. Not sure why any coach with options, or any free agent player, would want to come here. Lindy is likely the best they could do. It's a fine hire. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 8 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: The ‘other’ team chimes in So, Mr Pegula, why was Lindy bad enough to fire in 2013 but good enough to bring back in 2024? So, the hiring of the coaches responsible for this long playoff drought were mistakes, as was firing Ruff? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, Draconator said: Does that mean the Bills fired McDermott? If they do wait for 13 years of ineptitude and then hiring him back. #Pegulaball. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 7 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Seems like a nice, safe pick that will get some goodwill from the fans. Not coincidentally it appears the team is for sale. Haven’t heard that, but, with 25% of the Bills available, speculations on the Sabres situation aren’t surprising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 8 hours ago, PonyBoy said: Is that the bar? Just make the playoffs? I like Ruff, I just think he had his run here and the Sabres should have tried another tough coach with no ties to Buffalo past. No. The Sabres need to take another step forward. This is the step forward. I don’t understand why people care about ties to Buffalo? Teams in all leagues hire coaches with ties to the team. Typically they’re assistants with ties to the team getting a head coaching opportunity. Who cares. Ruff checked all the boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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