I think the only way Ruff is back is if there SAbres make a deep playof run. He is ready to go. I am good with that, Sabres need a change at coach.
Ruff turned the Sabres down in the fall
Paul Hamilton
Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) -- The Buffalo News reported that Darcy Regier got a two year contract extension in the fall. Lindy Ruff said he was offered one, but did not accept. Ruff said, "Yes I was offered one. It's a situation I'd really rather not talk about. They were gracious in what they offered me." Ruff's contract runs out at the end of this season.
The head coach has spoken with Terry Pegula. When asked if he told Pegula he'd like to stay Ruff said, "No, we had a conversation about hockey and that's as far as I'll go."
My immediate thought it why did Regier accept his and Ruff didn't. The only thing I can think of is Ruff may not have been happy with the lack of change with the team's roster and he wanted to keep his options open at the end of the season. I admire him for turning it down because if Pegula wanted to get rid of him, he would've had to pay Ruff the rest of his contract.
Ruff turned the Sabres down in the fall
Paul Hamilton
Buffalo, NY (WGR 550) -- The Buffalo News reported that Darcy Regier got a two year contract extension in the fall. Lindy Ruff said he was offered one, but did not accept. Ruff said, "Yes I was offered one. It's a situation I'd really rather not talk about. They were gracious in what they offered me." Ruff's contract runs out at the end of this season.
The head coach has spoken with Terry Pegula. When asked if he told Pegula he'd like to stay Ruff said, "No, we had a conversation about hockey and that's as far as I'll go."
My immediate thought it why did Regier accept his and Ruff didn't. The only thing I can think of is Ruff may not have been happy with the lack of change with the team's roster and he wanted to keep his options open at the end of the season. I admire him for turning it down because if Pegula wanted to get rid of him, he would've had to pay Ruff the rest of his contract.
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