Lindy Ruff hired as coach
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But unless they hired him to be the HC now, he wasn't coming back. And if they hire him as the HC and he isn't quite ready yet, and they miss again, it could mean another rebuild.
So this route is fine if Appert is the long term plan
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Sabs coming in hot with the nostalgia.
Lindy had good stints in Dallas and New Jersey.
Love the move. Can't wait to see what he does with the young guns on this roster.Disclaimer: The sentiment expressed in this post is strictly for entertainment purposes only.
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Originally posted by JoeMama View PostSabs coming in hot with the nostalgia.
Lindy had good stints in Dallas and New Jersey.
Love the move. Can't wait to see what he does with the young guns on this roster.
Lindy says he himself has changed as a coach in terms of Xs and Os.
I could be very wrong, but I think the Sabres just made the playoffs with this hire. The issue is I don't know if it gets them any further. And ultimately, I know making the playoffs is A goal, but not THE goal.
Still, I'm fine with it, and the end of his tenure is ancient history.
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Originally posted by JATMtheJATM View PostI was a little critical at first. There is this idea that Lindy is the same coach today he was in 1997. Or 2012 when Pegula came in and bought high priced free agents and they missed.
Lindy says he himself has changed as a coach in terms of Xs and Os.
I could be very wrong, but I think the Sabres just made the playoffs with this hire. The issue is I don't know if it gets them any further. And ultimately, I know making the playoffs is A goal, but not THE goal.
Still, I'm fine with it, and the end of his tenure is ancient history.
In 23-24, they missed by 7 points.
I think Lindy can find 4 wins. They're not close to being Cup contenders but they are not far from being a playoff team.
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Originally posted by OpIv37 View PostIn 22-23, they missed the playoffs by 1 point.
In 23-24, they missed by 7 points.
I think Lindy can find 4 wins. They're not close to being Cup contenders but they are not far from being a playoff team.
But again, that depends on Adams either opening Pegulas check book or making moves that require some depletion of their prospect pool
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I know I mentioned Peca earlier on in this thread. How about, instead of him, hire Jay McKee as an assistant? He's more than proven himself as an HC in the OHL(he's worked with Erie(as an assistant), Kitchener(associate, then head coach)and Hamilton(now Brantford)(as HC).John Hemingway(facing certain death): I want to see Buffalo win the Super Bowl.
David Coltrane(threatening John): Nobody's going to live that long, pal.
-The John Larroquette Show, "A Dark and Stormy Night", 4/12/94
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Originally posted by JATMtheJATM View PostAppert as a assistant. He's definitely being groomed for the HC role
Matt Ellis, who was raked over the coals over his stewardship of the PP unit last season, IS on staff-but he's more of the team's "eye in the sky" up in the press box.John Hemingway(facing certain death): I want to see Buffalo win the Super Bowl.
David Coltrane(threatening John): Nobody's going to live that long, pal.
-The John Larroquette Show, "A Dark and Stormy Night", 4/12/94
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We will make the playoffs .... take it to the bank.
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The Sabres coaching staff is now complete. Like the addition of Appert. Will be watching closely to see who they put into Rochester to continue to grow the culture there.
Sabres promote Appert to assistant coach, Gulati to video coordinator
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Seth Appert said there were 4 reasons why he chose to join the Sabres' coaching staff:
— Lance Lysowski (@LLysowski) May 14, 2024
1) Opportunity to work/learn from Lindy Ruff.
2) Belief in GM Kevyn Adams' vision.
3) Trust in ownership's commitment.
4) Coaching players he knows and helping them take the next step.
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