I thought your article was well written and I think ruff is a very good coach, but come on let's get real. Compete for the northeast division???. Only way that could happen is if the Bruins were moved to a different division. But hey, second isn't to bad.
I dont think the sabres compete for division just yet nor do I think the bruins do either (no goalie). Lindy Ruff is a amazing coach but he doesnt play hockey anymore! If the Sabres never had all those injuries in 06 run there is a real good chance they would of won Lord Stanley. Pegula has this city in a hype for the Sabres he has done amazing things and so far Pegula is a man of his word he believes in Lindy and right now thats good enough for me.... End the lockout go sabres!
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY Joined: 09.07.2006
Dec 5 @ 7:17 AM ET
I'm willing to put up with him for 2 more years . By then all the high priced 3rd liners will be out the door and a new crop will be ready to take over. Pretty much will be a new team top to bottom.
I dont think the sabres compete for division just yet nor do I think the bruins do either (no goalie). Lindy Ruff is a amazing coach but he doesnt play hockey anymore! If the Sabres never had all those injuries in 06 run there is a real good chance they would of won Lord Stanley. Pegula has this city in a hype for the Sabres he has done amazing things and so far Pegula is a man of his word he believes in Lindy and right now thats good enough for me.... End the lockout go sabres! - 3sabrfns
Can you imagine having to coach a team with stars like Drury, Briere and Campbell, and then watching them leave because the GM couldn't/wouldn't put up some money, and then be expected to keep on winning?
And then you start to figure out how to win on a budget, and as soon as your GM has some money to spend he goes and gets VILLE LEINO FOR 4.5?
I don't like Ruff, but I don't think he deserves the blame for Buffalo's track record lately.
Location: The city that people keep leaving, NY Joined: 04.01.2011
Dec 5 @ 8:32 AM ET
I like Lindy, he's done a great job with the team, I would like to see Patrick get more involved though. When Lindy busted his ribs, Patrick really stepped up and kept the team cranking.
Location: Some unreal areas in the suburbs of Detroit. Buffalo, being smaller, simply doesn't have that.-Prock, NY Joined: 09.30.2007
Dec 5 @ 8:37 AM ET
Keep Ruff and get rid of Darcy Regier.
Can you imagine having to coach a team with stars like Drury, Briere and Campbell, and then watching them leave because the GM couldn't/wouldn't put up some money, and then be expected to keep on winning?
And then you start to figure out how to win on a budget, and as soon as your GM has some money to spend he goes and gets VILLE LEINO FOR 4.5?
I don't like Ruff, but I don't think he deserves the blame for Buffalo's track record lately. - Coburns_Nose
That was the previous owner's fault, except for Leino.
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y. Joined: 02.17.2007
Dec 5 @ 8:40 AM ET
Failure is the "norm' with the Sabres and that is why Lindy is still here, as long as excuses can still be made Lindy and Darcy will still have a job. Lindy is a joke and he should have been gone 2 years ago.
I like Ruff, but at the same time I think his constant line juggling/sending out 4th liners in the final minutes of games where we need a goal is frustrating. But we all know as long as Darcy is here so is Ruff.
I like Ruff, but at the same time I think his constant line juggling/sending out 4th liners in the final minutes of games where we need a goal is frustrating. But we all know as long as Darcy is here so is Ruff. - Rally_Shots
