Posts About "Lindy Ruff"
Devils Long Layoff a Silver Lining For Many Reasons
July 12th, 2020 The next time the New Jersey Devils step onto the ice for a meaningful game it will have been eight-to-nine months since they last appeared back on March 10. A lot will be different when they finally do skate again. In a way, I kind of think the long layoff is a silver lining of sorts. Here are three reasons why the extended...
Ruff's Stint With the Stars Gives Devils Glimpse of Future
July 11th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils' coaching search finally came to an end earlier this week. And it didn't come without a surprise, as they announced Lindy Ruff would take over behind the bench. https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/1280990513525596161?s=20 Ruff had spent the last three seasons as an assistant for the New York...
The Rangers Are Better Off Without Lindy Ruff
July 10th, 2020 Hindsight is 20/20, but the New York Rangers' decision to hire Lindy Ruff as a defensive assistant in 2017 was a mistake. Bringing him on seems to have been based on his relationship with the coaching staff, rather than his ability to build a reliable and consistent defense. It's unbearably obvious that Ruff has never been a good...
NHL Rumors: Devils, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Key NHL Dates, More
July 9th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils have officially made their coaching and GM announcement changes. The Florida Panthers are losing Chris Pronger and the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of five teams listed by the Hockey news as franchises that will be heavily affected by a flat salary cap. What's their plan? Finally,...
Devils Hire Ruff as Head Coach
July 8th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have hired Lindy Ruff as their new head coach, as per NHL.com's Kevin Weekes. https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/1280990513525596161 Ruff, 60, has served as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers since the 2017-18 season. He will cross the Hudson River to take on his first head coaching gig since...
Rangers News & Rumors: Draft Lottery, Panarin, Lundkvist, Ruff
June 29th, 2020 The first edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors will be focused on the fantasy of Alexis Lafreniere pulling a Broadway Blueshirt over his head on draft day. Would the Rangers really forego a shot at the Stanley Cup in order to have a 12.5 percent chance at the first overall selection? Of course not, but let a man dream....
NHL Rumors: Devils, Senators, Sabres, Jets, More
June 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there are serious chicken-or-the-egg style questions surrounding the New Jersey Devils coaching search. Which hire should come first, the head coach or general manager? Meanwhile, will Bryan Little of the Winnipeg Jets be back with the team this season? Would the Ottawa Senators consider trading one of...
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks, Canadiens, Devils, More
June 24th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, the New York Rangers have a prospect making his way back to the team in an effort to be ready for the restart of the season. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks have settled on their recall list for the playoffs. Are the Montreal Canadiens considering a move for Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson? Finally, who else...
Devils Hiring Ruff Would Mean Fast-Paced Hockey
June 24th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils' coaching search appears to be in its final stages, as they're down to five candidates. Among the list are Peter Laviolette, Gerard Gallant, John Stevens, and incumbent Alain Nasreddine. They also made a strong push for ZSC Lions' head coach Rikard Gronborg, though his out-clause will prevent him from taking...
Sabres Need Another Ruff as Their Head Coach
April 17th, 2020 The Buffalo Sabres may not need Lindy Ruff, specifically, back as head coach. However, he must have done something right to have held the job for 16 years up until 2013. There may be something to that. Lindy Ruff, when with the Dallas Stars - Credit: Texas Stars Hockey In fact, Ruff wasn’t just the longest-tenured head coach in...
Drury and Briere: What Might Have Been
December 1st, 2017 In the first season following the 2004-05 lockout, the on-ice product in the NHL had shifted drastically. Gone were the days of the "clutch and grab" that allowed slow, lumbering defensemen to drape themselves on smallish, skill-players. The league experienced a renaissance of sorts, dubbed the "New NHL". Whether it was unprecedented...
Valeri Nichushkin Reportedly Could Rejoin Dallas Stars
June 2nd, 2017 The Dallas Stars could be reunited with a familiar face next season. According to Joe McDonnell, the Stars' director of amateur scouting, Valeri Nichushkin could potentially rejoin the team next season after leaving to play in the KHL. According to McDonnell, the chances of the 10th overall draft pick from 2013 returning to the NHL...
Dallas Stars Fan Guide to Ken Hitchcock
May 12th, 2017 With the rehiring of head coach, Ken Hitchcock, the Dallas Stars are due for some big changes in playing style. What should Stars fans expect? More defense? Fewer goals? Boring hockey? While I've heard all of these expectations in the last couple weeks, I'd remind fans that the net effect should really be MORE WINS. And even those...
