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| Author: | HelloMyKneeGrows [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ruff Road Ahead? |
A portion of Jim Kelley's recent article for Si.com....... Ruff road ahead? Interesting scenario in Buffalo where head coach Lindy Ruff is believed to be playing out the last year of his contract. If the Sabres, locked into a playoff slot and still able to finish as high as second in the Eastern Conference, go out in the first round, Ruff might take a fair share of the heat. At the same time, the NHL's longest-serving coach to one team might be willing to try his talents elsewhere. Buffalo has long been a franchise that does just enough to sell hope to a fan base that hasn't seen a Stanley Cup since the team's inception some 40 years ago. Buffalo is said to have an option for next season, but if Ruff really wants to go, it will be difficult to hold him to it. Whichever way it plays out, he isn't likely to be worried. He's a career coach with a stellar reputation in the NHL and he just added a gold medal to his legacy as an assistant on Canada's Olympic hockey team. Coaching likely is still in his future, but a team that might someday open the door to the general manager's office may well attract his eye, be it in Buffalo or elsewhere. Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/w ... z0jxDLmTaQ Get a free NFL Team Jacket and Tee with SI Subscription |
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| Author: | Maestro [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
It was "black" Sunday when Briere and Drury both left. It hurt, but it was alright. It sucked when Stu Barnes got traded for Mike Ryan. It sucked when Brian Campbell got traded. But the day, Lindy Ruff is named to become another teams head coach, will be a true sad and dark day in Sabres history. If Ruff or the Sabres organization think it's better to separate, then i will wish him all the best of luck. However, the show must go on. |
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| Author: | Sabresfansince1980 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Kevin Dineen might be an easy and cheap option (which are the prerequisites for the job after all) that is actually a good coach and be a legit replacement. |
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| Author: | Ryan911T [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
I really hope he doesn't leave. |
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| Author: | Maestro [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Sabresfansince1980 wrote: Kevin Dineen might be an easy and cheap option (which are the prerequisites for the job after all) that is actually a good coach and be a legit replacement. Yeah, i'd imagine i'd be a dog fight between Dineen and James Patrick. |
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Lindy's not leaving folks. |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
I think, given the influx of new talent, if Ruff can't win a cup by 11/12, then it's time for him to go. |
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| Author: | Rutledge222 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Ya with as good of a year we are having this year... I dont expect Ruff to leave. Now, I see us extending his contract for the next 4-5 years after that point if we dont have a cup then its time to let him go. That gives us till the end of Millers contract, and Pommers, and Roy, Vanek, and we will see how that goes after that point. |
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| Author: | GoSabres29 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
CriminallyVu1gar wrote: I think, given the influx of new talent, if Ruff can't win a cup by 11/12, then it's time for him to go. I wouldn't say if Lindy can't win a cup by 11/12. I would put it in the front offices hands. If we didn't have Ruff, we wouldn't be such a great team with this non-playoff roster. |
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| Author: | slesh [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
GoSabres29 wrote: CriminallyVu1gar wrote: I think, given the influx of new talent, if Ruff can't win a cup by 11/12, then it's time for him to go. I wouldn't say if Lindy can't win a cup by 11/12. I would put it in the front offices hands. If we didn't have Fixed 
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
I'd prefer Kevin Dineen to James Patrick, but I digress... Lindy Ruff will have a fine roster of young players not yet ready and his current youngins in veteran position over the next couple of years. Like Alex said, if he does not lead the team to a Cup in '11/'12, then it's time. |
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| Author: | GoSabres29 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
mechaphil wrote: I'd prefer Kevin Dineen to James Patrick, but I digress... Lindy Ruff will have a fine roster of young players not yet ready and his current youngins in veteran position over the next couple of years. Like Alex said, if he does not lead the team to a Cup in '11/'12, then it's time. I thought by Alex (that's my name too), you were talking about me...but then I seen CV posted above me. That kind of freaked me out lol. |
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| Author: | GoSabres29 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:39 pm ] |
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slesh wrote: GoSabres29 wrote: CriminallyVu1gar wrote: I think, given the influx of new talent, if Ruff can't win a cup by 11/12, then it's time for him to go. I wouldn't say if Lindy can't win a cup by 11/12. I would put it in the front offices hands. If we didn't have Fixed true, true. But with any other coach, the forwards would not buy into the defense first approach. We are really great defensive team this year, and that's on Ruff. |
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| Author: | slesh [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
GoSabres29 wrote: slesh wrote: GoSabres29 wrote: CriminallyVu1gar wrote: I think, given the influx of new talent, if Ruff can't win a cup by 11/12, then it's time for him to go. I wouldn't say if Lindy can't win a cup by 11/12. I would put it in the front offices hands. If we didn't have Fixed true, true. But with any other coach, the forwards would not buy into the defense first approach. We are really great defensive team this year, and that's on Fixed and with the right name
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Ted Nolan got the fucking islanders into the playoffs... |
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| Author: | Vanek_Fanatic_26 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:13 pm ] |
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CriminallyVu1gar wrote: Ted Nolan got the fucking islanders into the playoffs... Ted Nolan was a great coach. Why he hasn't been given any more NHL jobs is beyond me. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:14 pm ] |
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Vanek_Fanatic_26 wrote: CriminallyVu1gar wrote: Ted Nolan got the fucking islanders into the playoffs... Ted Nolan was a great coach. Why he hasn't been given any more NHL jobs is beyond me. Cuz he has a reputation as an amazing pain in the ass. |
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| Author: | Maestro [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Vanek_Fanatic_26 wrote: CriminallyVu1gar wrote: Ted Nolan got the fucking islanders into the playoffs... Ted Nolan was a great coach. Why he hasn't been given any more NHL jobs is beyond me. Don't kill the messenger, but i once heard Nolan slept with Hasek's wife.... |
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| Author: | Los9090 [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ruff Road Ahead? |
Can't see Lindy leaving... |
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| Author: | Timbo Slice [ Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:12 pm ] |
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He's gotta leave sometime. He's been here a while, and the day's coming when he'll leave. |
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