Lindy Ruff talks about his return to the Buffalo Sabres, the power play and more in new interview

Published 2024-06-17
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has two Olympic gold medals, a Jack Adams award, and 864 career wins. But a Stanley Cup is what's missing for the fifth-winningest coach in NHL history and why he decided to take another run at a head coaching job.

During the conversation, he discussed:

-his plans to add physicality to the roster
-what types of players do the Sabres need to add
-fixing the power play
-addition of Seth Appert to the coaching staff
-Owen Power's development
-his ideal split between Ukko Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi
-Rasmus Dahlin's leadership
-developing young forwards
-his favorite memories as a coach and player
-Terry Pegula's ownership

and plenty more!

All Comments (21)
  • @dyates6380
    I've always liked Lindy. As a player AND coach. Just a tough and likable guy. Best of luck. We need it.
  • @steveb1962
    We're with you Lindy finish the job you started, make Buffalo Sabre hockey proud again , toughen that team up.
  • It just feels right having Lindy back home. Hopefully these guys will play for him and finally get somewhere
  • @bjarczyk
    Great interview! I really felt last season the team was just a few adjustments away from winning many more games. I think Lindy has his finger on those details and will help us get there.
  • @30AndHatingIt
    Lindy inadvertently spilled the beans… he said the rest of the league’s coaches saw what we did 2 years ago and “took it away”. Donny is a class act, but just like Marv in those Super Bowls, he got outcoached. He probably thought he could run the same gameplan back again because it was so effective and our scoring was off the charts… but the rest of the coaches studied it during the summer and found ways to stop us. Lindy won’t make that mistake and will make adjustments when needed, even mid-game if need be.
  • @Sam-pu6kj
    Hope Ruff can get the players to be PHYSICAL
  • @Sabres1970
    Lindy belongs in blue & gold . Spot on interview. Can't wait for the season to start already. Man he is so down to earth. A lot of widsom in that Noggin I hope the young guys pick up what he's putting down.
  • @mrbond3655
    Great points you made Lindy. In Lindy we Trust 🦬 ⚔️
  • @aabarber9
    Great interview Matt. I think the excitement for the Sabres is back! I would love to see you interview John Tavares from the Bandits too if you're able to.
  • @khuffy1737
    We cant have Rick back but we still got Lindy Ruff welcome back ,lets put youre name on the cup next Lindy
  • @atrain1270
    Love when Matt asks a good question it goes straight to commercial.
  • @toddq7943
    Phenomenal interview! Not sure who the guy is asking the questions but I'm going to start tuning in to watch channel 7 sports. Very good job!
  • @KHoltzie
    I think he’ll get us in next year—the season will definitely be a grid though…as it should be, we should have to earn it, nothing is easy!