"Committed And Connected" | Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff's Introductory Press Conference

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams addressed the media following the hiring of Lindy as the Sabres' head coach. Sabres owner Terry Pegula opened the press conference with words of confidence in Lindy, as well as respect for Don Granato. Lindy Ruff and Kevyn Adams spoke about accountability, being committed as an organization and team, connecting the coaches and the staff, his expectations of the players, and more.
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[@hockeyteeth]

Something must be right. This is the first Sabres interview that we can hear the questions.

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

Glad he mentioned the goon squad thats what we're missing TOUGHNESS! Welcome back boss

[@BenjaminBourgeault]

Love ya Lindy ruff

[@Flux06-dy3ru]

Incredibly happy that lindy is back not just from nostalgia but like they are saying. Its great to think about past times but right now is when we need to win and pay attention to. Seems like people forgot that Lindy is a top tier coach. What is the right decision? The one that works at the time. Everyone relax enjoy the show. Welcome back Lindy so excited to see what happens..

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

WELCOME BACK LINDY RUFF

[@jamessymack3738]

Great job Lindy looking forward to the season,bring it on .

[@sabresfan1003]

I just don;t know what to think at this point…. If the goal is making the playoffs then he can probably get the job done. If the goal is to win the Stanley Cup I think we are going to be waiting a few more years. I don’t think we have the players that are going to play with the grit needed to bring it home.

[@whogotbarslikethese7563]

But that's exactly why you make this move. He is the guy who can make our good young players great veterans while we build the team to compete for cups. Maybe he lucks up in the wins one But if he doesn't you build a team with the core and the know-how to win a chip and you go find a coach who can get you over that hump.

[@thehigsy]

Very true, we need to see what we get in a couple of years. Playoffs are not out of the question but they need to get there and learn what it takes to win there as well. Such a yoing team, the defense needs to mature and it takes time

[@ljf1963]

It’s a great start at least, I think if Adam’s make an offseason move or two Buffalo should be looking good next year. Hopefully the boys work their asses off in the offseason. Culture needs to change, it starts with Ruff and ultimately it’s on the team to put in the work. I’m optimistic.

[@curtisjoseph7228]

Well this should end the playoff drought but it won't be easy in the Atlantic Division

[@enricopallazzo2987]

I feel like all is right with the universe now, Lindy is back where he belongs !! I’m so psyched!!!!!

[@artdirector8052]

He wouldn’t be the first HC to comeback to a team in NHL. Glad they redeemed themselves in bringing him back for that reason alone

[@Joseph-ly1qv]

Sabres are back

[@joseyzadoria7815]

The more that things change the more that they remain the same. Call me skeptical about Kevyn Adams and this decision to hire back Lindy Ruff, but it is what it is. I have nothing but respect for Lindy Ruff but I don't think this is the right decision by Adam's. If this fails, he will be out of a job too! So, let the games begin! If Ruff brings the Sabres back to the playoffs and beyond I will gladly eat crow!

[@kevinpautler8694]

I agree. Clearly there is 5-6 top coaches that put their teams above and beyond. When I think of success. I do not think of Lindy ruff. Maybe berube or someone who has won

[@Ween1776]

​@kevinpautler8694 berube ran a hot goalie and 2 red hot players to a cup. I'm not saying he's a bad coach but he's not Belechek

[@reidfarrill3917]

Nothing else has worked so perhaps this step back into the past will be the answer. It will take only a year to figure out if he can coach and be connected to the young players. The jury is very much out on this hire. The good news is we will all know very soon if the coach can have an impact. I wish him well.

[@donkunes8630]

he's a Buffalonian so knows what work ethic is expected here

[@jeffreyjenks8000]

Great point

[@user-dg1qh3vp1x]

I respect Lindy Ruff as person & coach, wish him well. Initial reaction not favorable. Im aboard now!

[@beyondgoodlike5585]

gl next play-offs :)

[@charlesgallagher1376]

I’m sorry Pegula fired Lindy and ruined the Sabres 13 years ago. No apologies?

[@SalvatoreAnnarino-qe2sw]

Moxie for sure

[@johnthornton7763]

Improve your roster Adams, don't blow smoke up our behinds about how these kids are now veterans and playoff ready and will be held accountable. You have needed a few key parts for a couple of years now to complement the core group of talent you have in order to be successful, they can't do it on there own, you haven't got it done yet, so how long do we have to wait?

[@bjarczyk]

I think our fans that say what you are saying here don’t understand Adams. What specific players did you want brought here last season? I can guarantee you there is a logical reason why it didn’t happen. People don’t actually listen to what he says.

[@johnthornton7763]

@@bjarczyk Last year many players had career years, we had a fantastic opportunity to make the playoffs, which is a level of success all teams strive for. At the trade deadline, Adams did little to ceize the opportunity to bring in veteran talent available at the trade deadline thereby supporting his team to give them a better chance to pick up that 1 point we needed to put us in to the playoffs, which would have changed the mindset, expectations and respect, and perception people have for the franchise. Adding Greenway was good, but he also had injury issues and didn't play every game. What players specifically? Use your imagination, like a good g.m. would, guys like Taffoli, Bertuzzi, Orlov, Anderson, Horvat, Kane, Jones, etc, in other words, talented vets that are about to become free agents on teams that aren't going to the playoffs, you know, like all successful g.m.'s do. Geez.

[@joeoconnor8106]

"Playoffs, Playoffs are you kidding me"

[@jongravanti4740]

It's like listening to my grandpa talk lol zzz zzz

[@charlesmertes3109]

Hope your gramps reads this and gives you some old school slapping

[@ljf1963]

If you can’t get excited about this you’ve got something wrong with you 😅

[@petererckert165]

Buy out Skinner! Welcome back Lindy! Let's go!

[@danevertt3210]

He made Maxim work out well……..I’d like to see what he can do with skinner

[@joseyzadoria7815]

Lindy Ruff was given a young team in New Jersey and ultimately failed, so what is going to be different this time around? If this hire fails, Kevyn Adams along with his gas lighting BS needs to be shown the door along with Ruff! No excuses!

[@Flux06-dy3ru]

lol ok

[@chrisparker7214]

Can Lindy still skate

[@mf7513]

Something's not right with Lindy - very slow , too deliberate, and weird facial expression (talking one side of his mouth and his right eye blinking)

[@i_Sadez]

A stroke will do that. Doesn’t mean he’s not healthy.

[@TheHolliKnolli]

Good Luck Lindy v.2 is he healthy enough? he is not looking great tbh, left side (eye, mouth) looks a bit paralyzed imo.

[@rogerlingenfelter2524]

Neither of the three were very convincing... Confidence is low....

[@can2man322]

What is the definition of insanity?

[@bjarczyk]

The definition is our fans that want to give up on rebuild after rebuild instead of seeing it through. You would think after 13 years they would have realized this by now.

[@TTVxBRAMENATORx]

I'm excited but I'm getting borderline Biden vines with how he's talking

[@joseyzadoria7815]

Me too! Energy level is snoozing me out!

[@danevertt3210]

You guys want him doing cartwheels???

[@masondmd4335]

Tell me why the Sabres aren’t booted from the league? No one even knows they exist like the coyotes and blue jackets. What’s their contribution in the league besides losing for years and being a basement team?

[@nevadaxtube]

Kevyn Adams didn't hire Lindy Ruff. Terry Pegula hired Ruff. Stop living in the past Pegula. What's next? Bring back Marv Levy to coach the Bills?

[@petehutchins7062]

he's 98 years old!!

[@westsidewil]

I have no idea why Pegula/Adams never contacted you to be the head coach. Your vast knowledge of calling into radio talk shows or haranguing anonymously on the internet about how you know better than an actual owner, GM, and head coach makes you much more qualified.

[@nevadaxtube]

@@westsidewil Hilarious. You should quit McDonalds and go into comedy.

[@westsidewil]

@@nevadaxtube You’re probably tired after thinking of that very clever retort. You should brush your tooth and go to bed.

[@benflynn1006]

I loved how he thanked pegula and then oh Kevyn adams