Lindy Ruff has been fired

[The Washer]

I feel like the scene in Armageddon, when the planet was saved. I simply cannot contain my enthusiasm! Calling people I havent talked to in 15 yrs to tell them the good news. If it were not a$$ crack cold outside, I would take to the streets with pots and pans.

 

[sabresandcanucks]

LOL....

Lindy Ruff gets fired and we are all forced to look in the mirror and realize how much older we are since he was hired.

 

[start winnin]

I feel like the scene in Armageddon, when the planet was saved. I simply cannot contain my enthusiasm! Calling people I havent talked to in 15 yrs to tell them the good news. If it were not a$$ crack cold outside, I would take to the streets with pots and pans.

LOL. I have dreamed of this day

 

[Zip15]

Time to get rid of Ruff's "system" guys. Waive Hecht, trade Pominville...

I'd file that under "throwing the baby out with the bath water."

 

[CerebralGenesis]

wow this was something

Not sure if I mean the firing or the joy

 

[1TuchAnd1NoTuch]

Players can't learn a new system overnight, things will stay the same this season and change in the off season

 

[Jame]

I posted from my phone earlier, I was out to lunch with some guys from work...I was literally so shocked and elated that I couldn't finish eating.

{hug}

 

[Revelate]

Even if it is, it's still just going to be interim.

You think so? You don't think it would be weird to hire him for three months and then send him back down to Rochester?

 

[Montag DP]

Players can't learn a new system overnight, things will stay the same this season and change in the off season

If they at least play hard, I'm much happier with their game. Plus, at this point I don't mind tanking the short season.

 

[Myllz]

You think so? You don't think it would be weird to hire him for three months and then send him back down to Rochester?

Not really. I'm sure he'd take 3 months of NHL experience without any qualms.

 

[The Washer]

In the name of all that which is righteous and sacred...and baby Jesus...

THANK YOU TERRY PEGULA

HOLY CRAP

STILL IN SHOCK MODE!

This!

Halle-fkn-lulah

 

[jfb392]

You think so? You don't think it would be weird to hire him for three months and then send him back down to Rochester?

Hopefully they send him out the door.
If he chooses to go back to Rochester even though he's not coaching, that's his choice.

 

[BuiltTagonTough]

You think so? You don't think it would be weird to hire him for three months and then send him back down to Rochester?

Not even remotely.

Assuming he does get the call and he doesn't get outright let go after the season so the new HC can help pick a coach for the AHL that installs a different system.

 

[CrankyJay]

I'd file that under "throwing the baby out with the bath water."

At the very least this guy shouldn't be a captain...the guy is a powder puff. His only redeeming quality if he can play.

 

[sba]

{hug}

No doubt.

 

[LGBuffalo]

I have a great deal of respect for Lindy the person, as he seemed like a genuinely nice guy. I also think that he's a great coach that I'll root for moving forward. However, as a Sabres fan, this is the best news I've heard in a long time!

 

[Tampacuseforever]

He did a lot in Buffalo but it was time. he won't be out of work long.

 

[SmurfInABlender]

It's time to get a coach strong in working with a younger team and do a mini-rebuild before it is too late and the Sabres have to blow up the team. I'm not saying promote from within but a successful Junior coach or AHL coach is really the route to go. Time to strengthen and develop. I still believe Myers has been hurt by a "Oh look he's so fantastic he won the Calder so there is no need to develop him further" attitude.

A developing coach is the first step, trading for younger talent is the second. If Buffalo handles this correctly, I think they can bounce back in a year or two. If they don't they could have to really blow things up Edmonton/Colorado style. (I'd say NYI style but they are not just blown up, they are in a nuclear winter)

 

[dma0034]

Sabres Presser at 5, Sony Reveal Party at 6..... pretty awesome day thus far.

 

[Jame]

Since no one else has mentioned it...

What's Lindy's new organizational title going to be?

lol

 

[Revelate]

Hopefully they send him out the door.
If he chooses to go back to Rochester even though he's not coaching, that's his choice.

Being a Buffalo sports fan I just can't help but worry that their wont be an interim coach and they'll hire Rolston outright.

 

[1TuchAnd1NoTuch]

If they at least play hard, I'm much happier with their game. Plus, at this point I don't mind tanking the short season.

Ya I just want to see energy, a tank would be helpful but I want the young guys to grow in a winning environment

 

[jfb392]

Since no one else has mentioned it...

What's Lindy's new organizational title going to be?

lol

"Senior Advisor", probably.

99% likely they keep him for the time being because of his existing contract.

 

[Crazy Tasty]

Since no one else has mentioned it...

What's Lindy's new organizational title going to be?

lol

Senior VP of Arm Crossing and Mustache Trimming.

 

[vcv]

"Senior Advisor", probably.

99% likely they keep him for the time being because of his existing contract.

Why? He could just as easily get a job as a HC elsewhere and I am positive that Terry would let him.