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

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!

[@steveb1962]

We're with you Lindy finish the job you started, make Buffalo Sabre hockey proud again , toughen that team up.

[@dyates6380]

I've always liked Lindy. As a player AND coach. Just a tough and likable guy. Best of luck. We need it.

[@enricopallazzo2987]

It just feels right having Lindy back home. Hopefully these guys will play for him and finally get somewhere

[@MitchellCancilla-mn2us]

I’m just going home

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@toddeverclear818]

So happy Lindy is back! 🎉

[@mmichii0302]

welcome back lindy. we all missed you

[@Sam-pu6kj]

Hope Ruff can get the players to be PHYSICAL

[@sabrenewf1]

Great interveiw by this reporter

[@chadfrantz78]

Good indepth interview!!! Good job.

[@mrbond3655]

Great points you made Lindy. In Lindy we Trust 🦬 ⚔️

[@danmakowski2566]

Outstanding interview

[@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.

[@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!

[@lyndseystorin91]

This host great awesome interview

[@atrain1270]

Love when Matt asks a good question it goes straight to commercial.

[@thomashorn8070]

Welcome home, Lindy

[@whatareuthinking1]

I believe in him

[@edwardcarier1789]

Lindy could build this team no doubt playoffs next year. GMKA is doing it same old Sabres.

[@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!

[@heartoftexas8092]

YES we need a TOOL !!!!

[@hashbrown77]

Lindy Ruff coached Sabres teams were ALWAYS tough to play against. Im hoping he brings that back to this team, cuz they soft as baby turds. 👍👍

[@danielrohan5364]

❤

[@terrinorton9000]

Yaaayyyyyyyyy!!

[@timsargeant4395]

I hope they hired him because they felt he was the best option and not because of the sentimental value. I hope this works out.

[@xbreachedthetosx7591]

If Lindy goes soft… and is a Granato clone… we will keep losing… BE THE HARDASS WE NEED YOU TO BE!

[@MitchellCancilla-mn2us]

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