Confirmed with Link: Lindy Ruff named Head Coach, Press Conference at 1:00 PM EDT

[Fearnot]

 

[debaser66]

We've been alternating

Rolston (noob)
Bylsma (retread)
Housley (noob)
Snake Oil (retread)
Granato (noob)

Krueger didnt really have much experience in the NHL, maybe oiling soccer balls in the UK

(not even 1 full season since it was the lockout 2012-13)

 

[debaser66]

Most people fear public speaking more than they fear death itself.

I have the opposite, I am more comfortable on stage than being part of a crowd, it gets to panic attack level

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Well, I have a feeling Keefe will be available soon.

 

[Beerz]

Well, I have a feeling Keefe will be available soon.

Fortunately we were looking for someone with pedigree

 

[Chainshot]

Fortunately we were looking for someone with pedigree

Ruff?

 

[Montag DP]

I missed this news. Initial impression is it feels like groundhog day. If it doesn't work out next season, at least we can fire still Adams, hire Darcy Regier, resurrect Rick Jeanneret, and finally make the playoffs.

 

[Chainshot]

So with each firing there are both more candidates and also more openings. Neither Quinn nor Hakstol seem like a fit in Buffalo but I do wonder at how Lindy would do with a team running three lines of forechecking forwards and some emerging centers in Berniers and Wright looking at his work in NJ.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Chainshot]

Good to hear things about players having roles and responsibilities as well as team-based goals. Haven't heard that in a long time.

 

[Beerz]

Good to hear things about players having roles and responsibilities as well as team-based goals. Haven't heard that in a long time.

Getting better everyday doesn't do it for you?

 

[Chainshot]

Getting better everyday doesn't do it for you?

Yeah, better at f***ing what would be my followup if I was channeling my inner Harrington.

 

[Chainshot]

Ruff on Dahlin - Said he gave Dahlin his number and then Dahlin called him to talk hockey for over an hour.
Ruff on Power/Cozens/Byram - all in to skate to stay ready for the WC's, had a chance to speak to them all.

 

[Fjordy]

Ruff on Dahlin - Said he gave Dahlin his number and then Dahlin called him to talk hockey for over an hour.
Ruff on Power/Cozens/Byram - all in to skate to stay ready for the WC's, had a chance to speak to them all.

With Ruff, Dahlin will fight for Norris and possibly become captain.

 

[Gabrielor]

Ruff on Dahlin - Said he gave Dahlin his number and then Dahlin called him to talk hockey for over an hour.
Ruff on Power/Cozens/Byram - all in to skate to stay ready for the WC's, had a chance to speak to them all.

My heart is swooning.

Dahlin wants it. They better get this one right, but that'll be another guy that's guaranteed to succeed somewhere, and it won't be here.

 

[Chainshot]

My heart is swooning.

Dahlin wants it. They better get this one right, but that'll be another guy that's guaranteed to succeed somewhere, and it won't be here.

Coming up on six years since they "won" the lottery to stay put and select him in the draft, one of the few happy moments I had in 2018. And here we are six years, two GM's and now four coaches into his career...

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Coming up on six years since they "won" the lottery to stay put and select him in the draft, one of the few happy moments I had in 2018. And here we are six years, two GM's and now four coaches into his career...

Kevin Adams just now finally decided that the team is ready to be competitive. Let's hope he didn't wait too long.

 

[beerme1]

Call me fair weather then. I've supported this team since the early 80s. Everyone has their breaking point, be it with a sports team, significant other, job, whatever. I'm not saying I'm ditching for another team like the other guy. But I'm not invested like I once was. I'm in the prove it and I'll come back stage now.

Fair enough. But you have to be open to Lindy. He's perfectly qualified to come and fix this shit. I'm sure the players will buy in.

 

[Prospector74]

I'm glad Lindy Ruff is back. After years of feeling this team has been led on a long, wandering, clueless journey through the wilderness, I am looking forward to next season. We have the talent. We just need the vision and discipline to implement that vision. I truly believe we will make the playoffs next year and surprise people. Time to kick this thing into gear! ...back to lurking...

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[TheMistyStranger]

If anyone doubts this guy's motivation to right the ship, go dunk your head in some ice water. It's not going to be perfect, but I expect a very different performance next season.

 

[MOGlLNY]

i think lindy was a good hire experience and fit wise. But saying nostalgia had nothing to do with it is such a load of bs and the ticket price promo and this make it even more obvious.

 

[oldgoalie]

Lindy is truly a class act. If anyone can light a fire under these slugs, he can.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Lindy is truly a class act. If anyone can light a fire under these slugs, he can.

Tired: Goathead throwbacks
Wired: Slug throwbacks

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Tired: Goathead throwbacks
Wired: Slug throwbacks

While I can accommodate either, I'd rather full time butter knives than the sluggalo