Sabres make major announcement on Lindy Ruff's future in Buffalo
The Sabres had their best season in two decades.
Sabres make major announcement on Lindy Ruff's future in Buffalo originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After their best season in two decades, the Buffalo Sabres didn't waste long to make sure Lindy Ruff's future was decided.
The long-time head coach isn't going anywhere. The Sabres announced Wednesday that Ruff has signed a two-year contract extension to build on this special season. Buffalo made the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, and won a playoff series for the first time in 19 years.
Ruff, in his second stint coaching the Sabres after also captaining Buffalo during his playing days, is a beloved figure in Western New York. He's the winningest coach in franchise history, and this contract ties him to the Sabres through the 2027-28 season. MORE: Sabres' story of this season is about all the chapters along the way Ruff was originally a second-round draft pick by the Sabres, and he's rarely been away from Buffalo during his hockey career since.
This Sabres season was likely the craziest Ruff had been a part of. They were in last place in the Eastern Conference in early December. By the end of the season, they had won 50 games and the Atlantic Division title.