Lindy Ruff
Career Overview

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Lindy Ruff is a former professional ice hockey player and coach who has had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his career as a player in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1979, when he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. Ruff played for the Sabres for 10 seasons, during which time he established himself as

Lindy Ruff is a former professional ice hockey player and coach who has had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his career as a player in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1979, when he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. Ruff played for the Sabres for 10 seasons, during which time he established himself as

Career Coaching Record

NHL 1998-2021

Win-Loss

736–554

Win %

.571

Post Season

66–54

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1980-1989

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

Player

1989-1991

New York Rangers (NHL)

Player

1998-2013

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

Head Coach

2014-2017

Dallas Stars (NHL)

Head Coach

2021

New Jersey Devils (NHL)

Head Coach

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