"I'll call the NHL office ten times tomorrow.". Ruff declined the fans' offer and had the money raised donated to charity. "It happened so quick," Egeland said, "and we're walking out of the bus, thinking 'We're not playing tonight.' Eryn, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, works as a teacher at Faubion Middle School. Lindy landed on his arm and ended up breaking three ribs. And my mom . Al Arbour won more games for the New York Islanders, but he also coached the St. Louis Blues early in his career. As coach of the Buffalo Sabres since 1997, Ruff was the longest-tenured . He might have been on the ice at the All-Star Game last month in Dallas. [8], After a second round playoff match against the New York Rangers on April 27, 2007, Ruff would be fined again by the NHL after harshly criticizing officials for an alleged missed too-many-men call against the Rangers, which might have given Buffalo a chance to tie the match in the closing minute. "He was just starting to turn into a young man, but he didn't get to experience any of that.". "There are not too many 16-year-old kids that would be allowed to do that. The Ruffs left Montana this past weekend and returned to their home in Clarence, N.Y., a town just outside of Buffalo. The two brothers probably were too oblivious of life's uncertainty to acknowledge their feelings for each other. Ruff: "I was caught in the moment. Sakic is a future Hall of Famer, a Stanley Cup owner, a Conn Smythe Trophy recipient, a Hart Trophy winner, a 600-goal scorer. [15], On June 20, 2013, the Dallas Stars announced they were in the process of hiring Ruff as head coach. A couple of miles into the two-hour ride awaited an icy railway overpass that bent to the left. Bellissimo is old enough to remember when a young Ruff was butt-ended in the eye . Buffalo missed the playoffs in the three seasons preceding the 200405 NHL lockout amidst the team's bankruptcy and financial problems caused by the Adelphia Communications corporate scandal. Remembered more than Brent's skills was his charismatic personality. But I know Brent would have been one constant friend I always would have had.". [9], In the 200607 season, Ruff became the first Sabres coach to lead the team to back-to-back 50-win seasons,[10] boasting the fifth-best points percentage in the NHL since 1979. Happy 21st birthday to the best twin sister a guy could ask for. "Lindy took us to the Eastern Conference Finals and a year later to the Final Round for the Cup.". He had immediate success in Buffalo, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 199798 season. He is a member of famous with the age 62 years old group. The New Jersey Devils made it official on Thursday that Tom Fitzgerald is staying on as GM (minus the interim tag) and Lindy Ruff will be their new head coach. After an organizational demolition this winter, the Devils tabbed Ruff and made interim general manager Tom Fitzgeralds role permanent. If I get more than that, its a banner day for me.. Subban helped lead them to a . View this post on Instagram. is 6 2 and Weight 201lb (91kg; 14st 5lb). Within two wins of winning his first NHL title as well as the first Stanley Cup for Buffalo, the Sabres battled hard in Game Six at home; so hard that it appeared they just might upset the Stars. His 501st win behind the bench with the Sabres put him one ahead of Toe Blake, who coached to 500 wins with the Montreal Canadiens. Its nice now, but when we first get here its probably in the 60s, so youve got to be able to put up with a little bit of chilliness.. by He retained that role until the Devils came knocking and welcomed Lindy to New Jersey. "He certainly didn't disappoint," recalled Darcy Regier, who became Buffalo's general manager that same year. Lindy didn't get any satisfaction from the league until after the season when he was presented with the Adams Award as the NHL's best coach. "Brent was just a great guy, and you could tell he was going to be an awesome player," said Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic, a teammate on that Swift Current bus. Alain Vigneault of the Vancouver Canucks won the honour; Ruff placed second in voting with 126 points to Vigneault's 134. The Devils have topped NHL analytics charts for most of the season - they rank third in Corsi for percentage at five-on five (55.12%) - and Ruff uses this information to make line decisions. We touched a little bit on what to expect, but no promises or guarantees. If you're going to blame this and blame that you're going to walk around bitter your whole life, and eventually you can't live with yourself.". In a season in which the sport has confronted hazing and abuse scandals with new initiatives, Ruff acknowledged that the old days of barking orders at players is long gone. Ruff was named as an associate coach for Canada, which won the gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Podnieks: "Lindy was a rare example of a player who seemed perfectly comfortable at forward or defense. In Ruff's second season as coach, the Sabres reached the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals before finally losing to the Dallas Stars in six games. That basically starts in your own end. There would be plenty of time for that somewhere down the road, wouldn't there? "We were going to develop into something where we would push each other and just know we had a friend to rely on no matter what. Image Source: Social Media. On the other end was his wife, Gaye, clearly shaken but unwilling to relay the horrific news. Without the in-person meetings, Ruff has had a lot of catching up to do. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. That explains, in part, why the Rangers eventually signed him as an assistant coach on July 10, 2017. He called Tucker's hit "an absolute joke". Now I just have to prove that I can be that same defenseman that played really well for him over there, that trustworthy guy on both ends of the puck.. Those were probably the first four seconds. Lindy played the crap out of us, so that was great. "It was . Then he saw Chris Mantyka was pinned, too. Mair began the brawl, punching Ottawa's Jason Spezza as soon as the puck was dropped. It's just understood.". He was easy to talk to. . If I get more than that, its a banner day for me., The Ruff family boat, docked on Whitefish Lake. Lindy Ruff will be back behind the bench for the New Jersey Devils next season. When he became head coach of Dallas in 2013, he immediately turned a losing team into a post-season threat. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Ruff played most of his NHL career for the Sabres, serving as captain of the team for nearly three years, but he was traded to the Rangers at the 1989 NHL trade deadline in exchange for a draft pick. Part of that for me is four guys in on the offense and creating enough motion in the offensive zone to allow some of these guys to play some one-on-one hockey and create opportunities on their own.. Ruff has since been a part of 157 regular season games with the Rangers, and so judgment is now more than fair. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old? "[27] The team's winning streaking would ultimately extend to 13 games, equaling the franchise record. Martin Brodeur, the Hall of Fame goaltender who is now an executive vice president and an adviser with the Devils, compared Ruff with former Devils coaches Jacques Lemaire and Claude Julien, who were considered teachers. You won't believe what happened next Tags: feature anniversary Sabres TV Sabres Memories: Lindy Ruff's. And yet they never spoke over two decades, not until each was asked before the All-Star Game why he hadn't done so. Then Lindy watched Sakic through the eyes of a coach, but always as a remorseful brother. Discover Lindy Ruff's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The others include Al Arbour (Islanders), Billy Reay (Blackhawks) and Barry Trotz (Nashville.) Suffice to say, Sakic's name has been mentioned and his highlights replayed once or twice in Lindy's presence over the years. During the 2006-2007 season, Lindy led the Sabres to Buffalo's best regular campaign with 53 wins and 113 points (53-22-70). The renowned coach Lindy Ruff and his wife . "He was the most famous guy on that bus. Ruff was named the 15th head coach of the Buffalo Sabres on July 21, 1997. Despite the rumors, she does not have a glass eye. "We liked his smarts and determination on defense.". As the youngest children, Brian and Madeline were born on August 16, 1994. For Ruff and the Devils, it all has to be done from afar. Brent was only 7 when Lindy left home to play for Lethbridge of the old Western Canada Hockey League. Twenty years later, that remains the most difficult day of Lindy's life. I think it's probably easier for a brother. One of the Devils strengths is the collection of young forwards they have, headlined by Hischier, Hughes and Jesper Bratt. Lets learn how Coach Ruff has grown his career from a merely known ice hockey player to the top coach in the NHL. teams that will not resume play on Aug. 1, when the league is set to begin its expanded, 24-team playoff. Hull's skate was in the goaltender's crease, but had control of the puck, which was (under then 1999 rules prior to a late-March NHL memo) a clear violation, giving Dallas the Stanley Cup. "We'll just go talk," Sakic said. "Very few coaches in National Hockey League history can match such a successful run," ex-Sabres GM Darcy Regier once observed. He quickly endeared himself to the team's veterans. Ruff knew he wanted to be a head coach again after just one year. . . "From Day One we really hit it off," said Egeland, head coach of the Rocky Mountain Rage of the Central Hockey League. Lindy Ruffs income source is mostly from being a successful . "[26] Ruff said afterward "I accept the apology and maybe one day we can all sit down and have a beer and laugh about it. The wayward New Jersey Devils took major steps to chart a clearer course on Thursday for better or worse. Anyone can read what you share. Kids? Mair began the brawl, punching Ottawa's Jason Spezza as soon as the puck was dropped. He has a long road to get there with the New Jersey Devils, but he's just grateful to at least have the chance. Im a big proponent of taking away time and space. On January 8, 2011, Ruff reached yet another pleasant plateau. You cant do it alone, but you can do it as a five-man group, Ruff said. Moreover, some of the sites suggest that Lindys old mans name is Leeson Ruff. Those very qualities enabled Lindy to make a successful leap from Junior to The Show. The quest for an elusive Stanley Cup has never left Lindy Ruff's mind. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Maybe he would've played alongside his big brother -- maybe for him. 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They were in the seventh frame when Lindy was summoned to the phone. Presently, the former Sabres head coach is guiding the New Jersey Devils. What followed was one of the 200607 season's most memorable hockey brawls. 22. If you find any mistakes or errors, help us to correct them, Use of this web site constitute acceptance of the Terms of Use and The Ruffs' primary residence is in Clarence, New York. Martin Brodeur, the Hall of Fame goaltender. Video: RAW | Press Conference with Ruff and Fitzgerald, With 20-20 hindsight two decades later, Ruff said that the play was "still vivid" in his mind. [14] Ron Rolston, head coach of the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans, was named as his replacement. Instead, a celebration of life is inextricably melded to an unspoken reminder of thieving death, and Lindy Ruff feels that robbery most of all when he hears his mother's wistful voice. He wanted to be like Lindy, and he wouldn't let anything stop him. This was also on the anniversary of the controversial defeat of the Sabres in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1999. I must confess that despite being one of Lindy's largest detractors this season, it was kind of odd not seeing him behind the bench in such an important game. July 9, 2020. Wake surfing is also a very popular activity in the Ruff household. "Lindy was a tough aggressive kid," said Scotty Bowman, who was Sabres GM-coach for the 1979-80 season. Brent Ruff is forever 16 in his brother's head, where mental movies play in an endless loop of scenes and story lines that will never be. Severson, in particular, spent a lot of time with Ruff because the coach was in charge of the defense corps and the penalty kill. On June 21, 2013, the Stars announced Ruff would be their new head coach. Ruff has even more work to do in his second month with the Devils, including assembling his coaching staff. He looked up to Lindy. Obviously when were playing with the puck a little bit more, the chances will go up and you can be a little better offensively. "Ruff never was the most talented player in the world," historian Andrew Podnieks wrote in "Players," Podnieks' definitive who's who of hockey. [11], On February 20, 2013, the Sabres announced Ruff had been relieved of his coaching duties,[12][13] ending his tenure as the NHL's longest active-serving coach with one team and second only to Gregg Popovich in the four major sports in North America. All Lindy had was headaches and negative memories. Lindy Ruff, an assistant with the Rangers this season, was hired as head coach of the Devils on Thursday, having impressed team executives with his experience and infectious personality. After a second round playoff match against the New York Rangers on April 27, 2007, Ruff would be fined again by the NHL after harshly criticizing officials for an alleged missed too-many-men call against the Rangers, which might have given Buffalo a chance to tie the match in the closing minute. The 2021-22 New Jersey Devils are bad and are on pace for being the worst team in franchise history during the salary cap era. Foley owns Whitefish Mountain Resort and a cluster of the restaurants in town. Ruff gained a reputation as a player for his toughness, character and hard work on the ice. The Devils head coach is leading a beautiful family of six. The position of those picks will be determined in a second draft lottery held between the play-in and first rounds of the postseason. For now, he will spend his time on more phone calls, in Zoom meetings, in film sessions and at the drawing board. I think he was actually in the middle of reeling in a fish when I called, Schneider said. one of the most successful coaches and ranks third among longest-tenured coaches. Nonetheless, the couple shared a beautiful bond even before they married in 1985. We saw the Sabres play like they haven't played during this season. I try to not let it ruin a birthday, but I don't really feel like celebrating. Theres a collection of NHL people around this area, and theres even more on Flathead Lake (about 40 miles to the south).. Lindy even tried to make his case with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman who was there to present the silver to Dallas. When hes not fishing, Ruff likes to mountain bike on one of the many trails in the area or go white-water rafting. On April 29, 2011, the Sabres announced Ruff had agreed to a multiple year contract extension. He's not half as controversial as Sean Avery, but he sure is one of the loudest mouths out there. Fitzgerald and Ruff will preside over this years draft process, when the team will have the seventh pick and two undetermined picks from potential play-in losers, Arizona and Vancouver. Trying to accomplish those tasks virtually is a uniquely challenging experience, even for someone who has coached the sixth-most games in NHL history. Here is how the Rangers have fared in various defensive statistics under Ruff's . What are you doing? Just as we thought that the Sabres were going to begin a mighty playoff push by winning two last week, they went on to lose against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Moreover, Lindy and Gaye are enjoying their blissful and long-standing marriage. We have estimated Sakic has been skating in the NHL since 1988, overlapping Lindy's career by three years. Apart from marital bliss, they are blessed with four amazing kids. If it had been a typical coaching search, Ruff would have flown to New Jersey for at least one interview, toured the Devils facility and met dozens of people who work for the franchise. Look at the amount of shots per 60 produced by Devils defenders in the analytics era. Its grown in popularity as a tourist destination because of its proximity to great skiing on the mountain and to Glacier National Park, which is about a 30-minute drive away. Copyright 1999-2023 New Jersey Devils and the National Hockey League. When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. I don't know. Privacy Policy Ruff joked during his introductory press conference as Devils coach on July 10 that he was the first coach in league history to be unveiled over Zoom. "Lindy should know how much his little brother looked up to him," Egeland said. Mike Foligno once hit Lindy Ruff in the eye with his stick while celebrating a goal. The following two seasons saw Ruff's Sabres lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers and the second round to the Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively. The Buffalo Sabres and Sabres.com are trademarks of The Hockey Western New York, LLC. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Sabres place Alex Tuch on injured reserve; top-line winger's status is uncertain, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. But you can still get a great burger at The Bulldog Saloon and theres a collection of dive bars on Central Avenue, where residents can enjoy an escape from the commotion. They hung out together, went to school together, went to the rink together. An illustration of this came in a May 10, 1980, playoff game against the New York Islanders, when opposing goaltender Billy Smith struck Ruff with his stick as he passed in front of his net. The Devils have not been that type of team over the past two seasons. Sadly, the coach lost his dad on January 28, 2022, at 88, . The 24 teams that did return had a second training camp, Phase 3, and the seven others would like to replicate that. "That's almost instantaneous when you see him playing. "I don't know if Lindy even knows that. After the lockout, Ruff lead the Sabres to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances only to lose to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and the Ottawa Senators in 2007. The type of surgery you have will affect the selection of a prosthetic eye. Mike Foligno once hit Lindy Ruff in the eye with his stick while celebrating a goal. His nomination was the second time he has been a finalist for coach of the year. "He was a very important player.". "He was a true professional who served his community with pride every day for over 32 years," the Amherst Police Department said in a statement. He played for the Sabres and New York Rangers. Lindy Ruff was fired Wednesday after almost 16 years behind the Buffalo Sabres' bench, but he likely had a clue this was coming. Bittersweet is the only way to describe what should be a happy occasion. Injuries eventually slowed him down after a while and he was traded to the Rangers.". Ruff led the Sabres to their most successful regular season ever in 200607 with a 53227 record for a total of 113 points. "I still have the same fire," said Ruff several years ago. They are younger than the other NHL head coaches, except for maybe Guy Boucher of the Lightning and Randy Cunneyworth of the Habsbut they might be what this organization needs in the years ahead. [22][23] On January 28, 2021, Ruff coached his 1,500th game in the NHL as the Devils lost 31 to the Philadelphia Flyers. One of Lindy Ruffs brothers, Brent, was one of the four players of theSwift Current Broncoswho passed away in a tragic bus accident. If I would have lost one of my children . Brian has followed in his fathers footsteps. [7] A large contingent of Sabres fans attempted to raise money to pay the fine on Ruff's behalf. Submit a correction suggestion and help us fix it! [18], On April 9, 2017, the Stars announced Ruff would not return as head coach for the 201718 season. Here are some of Lindy Ruffs salaries from his coaching career. "Enough time's past, just to get a chance to talk to him would be great.". "Yeah, by far. Because the hit to Drury did not result in a penalty, Ruff sent out Andrew Peters, Patrick Kaleta and Adam Mair, the team's "enforcers". The two methods are: Evisceration. Craven is his neighbor and Foleys place is at the end of the lake., Geoff Sanderson, whose son (Jake) is going to be a pretty high pick in the draft, is about 15 or 20 good casts from my house, Ruff said. Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft, by the Buffalo Sabres. The eye doctor did not replace the sightless eye since it moved in sync with her other eye. During his playing career, Ruff played in the NHL for the Sabres and Rangers, the former of which he captained. All Rights Reserved. The water here is fairly refreshing. One of the themes from Ruffs first press conference was his desire to mold the team into one that plays at a fast pace and with the puck. His greatest success as an assistant coach was with the 199596 Florida Panthers, who made it to the Stanley Cup Finals, but lost to the Colorado Avalanche. At least that's how fellow coach Ken Hitchcock felt when it . [24] The Devils had been engaged in a rebuilding phase in the leadup to Ruff's hiring, with the expectation that they would soon compete for the playoffs again, but the team continued to struggle during his first two seasons with the team, finishing near the bottom of the standings in each. [16] On June 21, 2013, the Stars announced Ruff would be their new head coach. The two-week minicamp theyre requesting would give Ruff the critical in-person time to build relationships with his players and to start to make his mark on his new team. If youre a huge basketball fan, then chances are youre already Lindy Ruff Biography New Jersey Devils Head Coach. Lindy Ruffs family often spends time away from the city life and visits Whitefish lake in Montana. Defenseman Bob Wilkie's first concern was finding his shoes before climbing out. ". What followed was one of the 200607 season's most memorable hockey brawls. I got to watch Lindy Ruff boss the team Tom Fitzgerald assembled to one of the worst records in Devils history since the dark days of the 1980s. When youre over there, it is a short tournament and youre not sure what your role is going to be, said Severson, who was paired with Edmontons Darnell Nurse for the entire tournament. The bus went airborne and crashed onto its right side. "He wanted to be a lot like Lindy. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. All Rights Reserved. Before this game, Patrick Kaleta hadn't been playing as well as he had last season. Well, the Sabres faced the Bruins and they won. Lindy Ruff is the head coach of the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. What it did to my parents for the first while crushed me. It was more about getting to know them personally than anything hockey-wise, Ruff said. So, Lindy Ruffs net worth must be hefty, considering his extensive career and success. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. He got his first head coaching gig in 1997 when the Sabres took a gamble on a green leader and gave Ruff a shot at the job. Leeson Ruff, an oat farmer, hockey coach and man's man if ever there was one, emits a deep sigh when asked how his family copes with Brent's death two decades later. We started first coming (to Montana) in the mid-to-late 80s. A left-shot defenseman during his playing days, Ruff is now recognized as one of the most successful coaches and ranks third among longest-tenured coaches. The crap out of us, so that was great. `` sixth-most. 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