You don't meet too many people in hockey you stay friends with because you always go from city to city. Kresse and Scott Kruger, Brent's linemates, were thrown from the bus and died. 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. 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. For two decades, Egeland has lamented lost friendship. In 2010, he was a coaching staff member for Team Canadas gold medal-winning hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. As a sibling it's hard, but as a parent . "The first few minutes it's just unfolding in front of you in slow motion," said Costello, now an editor with The Hockey News. "It was something to be around him," Brent's best friend and Broncos teammate Tracy Egeland said, the lasting pain evident in his words. The goaltenders also entered the fight, with Martin Biron challenging Ray Emery, and Ruff himself engaged in a prolonged shouting match with Senators head coach Bryan Murray.. A large contingent of Sabres fans attempted to raise money to pay the fine on Ruff's behalf. Sakic is a future Hall of Famer, a Stanley Cup owner, a Conn Smythe Trophy recipient, a Hart Trophy winner, a 600-goal scorer. They were in the seventh frame when Lindy was summoned to the phone. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. "[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. Happy 21st birthday to the best twin sister a guy could ask for. Ruff was previously the head coach of the Dallas Stars of the NHL, and also the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres from 1997 to 2013, with whom he won the Jack Adams Award in 2006. To be hanging with the veterans like that, you know, he had that personality and the players just loved you.". Next comes the story of how Foley first told Murray Craven, now a senior vice president of the Golden Knights, about his grand idea a hockey team in Las Vegas while standing on a lake dock in Whitefish, Mont. He still has the flames burning within him and the super-Cup-motivation. Lindy even tried to make his case with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman who was there to present the silver to Dallas. Actually, Ruff is one of only four NHL coaches to coach 1,000 games for a single team. It was good to talk to him. Ruff knew he wanted to be a head coach again after just one year. Ruff led the Sabres to their most successful regular season ever in 200607 with a 53227 record for a total of 113 points. When hes not talking to his players on the phone or Zoom, Ruff is getting acquainted with their on-ice work. 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. Lindy has carved a remarkable career for himself with a playing career of fourteen years and an ongoing coaching career since 1993. 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Ruff became assistant coach of the Florida Panthers for the 199394 season until the 199697 season. Brent Ruff never had another birthday. Lindy Ruff has been behind the bench in Buffalo for the last 14 season. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. So I am once again asking to see the same thing. If I get more than that, its a banner day for me.. Lindy played the crap out of us, so that was great. He was one of four Swift Current players to die when their team bus skidded off an icy Alberta highway on Dec. 30, 1986. Ruff has even more work to do in his second month with the Devils, including assembling his coaching staff. Severson, in particular, could benefit greatly from playing in Ruffs system. 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. With Dallas leading the series three games to two, the Sabres lost game six at home on a goal that's still being debated more than two decades later. His 501st victory made him the winningest mentor who only coached one team. He always brought it up. It was pretty emotional. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. He had immediate success in Buffalo, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 199798 season. Ruff was an assistant coach for the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team. . Skip to Article. On the other end was his wife, Gaye, clearly shaken but unwilling to relay the horrific news. Ruff was an assistant coach with Canada when P.K. The two forwards, Lindy Ruff and Kevyn Adams, and two defensemen, James Patrick and Teppo Numminenhave been able to maintain the team in Lindy's absence. 1 overall draft pick twice in the last four years, which the team has used to take Hughes and forward Nico Hischier. Guess what? While he might opt for some of Montanas famous fly fishing in a river nearby, most days hes content to fish from his dock with the hope of snagging some lake trout. "It was a tragedy, and I think after the initial shock you put it away. I told them all Id be calling again in mid-to-late August, and that would probably be a Zoom call to put faces to names and we can talk a little more about hockey then. [22][23] On January 28, 2021, Ruff coached his 1,500th game in the NHL as the Devils lost 31 to the Philadelphia Flyers. "We don't talk much about it," Leeson said. The goaltenders also entered the fight, with Martin Biron challenging Ray Emery, and Ruff himself engaged in a prolonged shouting match with Senators head coach Bryan Murray. . [28] On November 26, 2022, Ruff became the fifth NHL coach to win 800 games after a 51 against the Washington Capitals.[29]. Blitzer did not want to say how he thought the Devils would fare as they regrouped under Ruff, saying of the process, The players will tell us that., https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/sports/hockey/new-jersey-devils-lindy-ruff.html. The two methods are: Evisceration. Ruff became assistant coach of the Florida Panthers for the 199394 season until the 199697 season. Al Arbour won more games for the New York Islanders, but he also coached the St. Louis Blues early in his career. 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. Like Lindy, he was vocal in the dressing room and a jokester off the ice. He was a crafty and fearless forward with a pedigree. You have permission to edit this article. He might have been on the ice at the All-Star Game last month in Dallas. Lindy Cameron Ruff (born February 17, 1960) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach who is the head coach for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ruff: "I was caught in the moment. Sandy's physician said the tumor behind her eye had injured her optic nerve. Moreover, Lindy Ruffs daughter holds a doctorate in occupational therapy from Belmont University. "It wasn't too often we were apart. On April 29, 2013, Ruff ended his tenure with the Sabres as the NHLs longest active-serving coach with one team. 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. Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft, by the Buffalo Sabres. 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. Nobody knew too much of Joe at that time, and he turned out to be a hell of a player.". "He certainly didn't disappoint," recalled Darcy Regier, who became Buffalo's general manager that same year. "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. What followed was one of the 200607 season's most memorable hockey brawls. That could give me an opportunity to get to know people, too.. Without the in-person meetings, Ruff has had a lot of catching up to do. He also said, "I have not called the NHL office all year and I will call them ten times tomorrow." A well-known example of his bluntness were his comments regarding Toronto Maple Leafs player Darcy Tucker. As such, this is especially easy to see in the usage of the blueliners. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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.. Image Source: Social Media. Brett is working as the Coordinator of the Hockey Administration for Buffalo Sabres. "I'll call the NHL office ten times tomorrow.". that's what hurts you the most. I would consider that a big deal, instead of just coming into the main camp cold, Ruff said. "[27] The team's winning streaking would ultimately extend to 13 games, equaling the franchise record. Ruff's younger brother, Brent Ruff, was one of four teammates killed in a bus crash while playing for the Swift Current Broncos in 1986. "Lindy should know how much his little brother . The Buffalo Sabres and Sabres.com are trademarks of The Hockey Western New York, LLC. Ruff grew up in Canada, in the tiny Northern Alberta village of Warburg; his wife, Gaye, is from Lethbridge, which is in Southern Alberta and not far from the Montana border. View this post on Instagram. 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. He was like, Hang on a sec. He came back like a minute later and said, Sorry about that, I had one on the line.. Married? Ruff was named the 15th head coach of the Buffalo Sabres on July 21, 1997. He is the present head coach of the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Usually there is an opportunity to be around some of the players, and even to be around your own personnel that work for the team, Ruff said. Ruff made the move seamlessly and played left wing for three years while also being team captain. On January 8, 2011, Ruff became the winningest coach who only coached for one team in NHL history when the Sabres defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 21 in overtime. All Rights Reserved. "He was the most famous guy on that bus. Ruff was previously the head coach of the Dallas Stars of the NHL, and also the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres from 1997 to 2013, with whom he won the Jack Adams Award in 2006. In the second period of New Jersey's game vs. the Arizona Coyotes, Devils fans passionately chanted, "sorry Lindy!" thanks to Ruff's impressive winning recent resume. Ruff has had success behind the bench and on the international stage. Along with Arbour, Billy Reay and current New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz, Ruff is one of just four coaches to coach 1,000 NHL games with a single team. They finally met outside the dressing rooms the day of the All-Star Game. Privacy Policy Subban helped lead them to a . During his playing career, Ruff played in the NHL for the Sabres and Rangers, the former of which he captained. I'd never seen my dad with such sorrow. On January 6, 2011, Ruff became only the 16th coach in NHL history to win 500 games, and just the second to win 500 games while only having coached one team. Fitzgerald said Thursday that Ruff, who played 12 seasons in the N.H.L. Coincidentally, the last two games the Sabres won, Gaustad was either in the middle of the meleeor standing up for his team. Few commemorated the 20th anniversary of the dreadful accident. The opening scene of Valiant, a documentary about the incredible first season of the Vegas Golden Knights, includes sweeping views of the Montana landscape and the clubs owner, Bill Foley, surveying the scene from his helicopter. He proved that point 23 years ago when he became lead bench boss with Buffalo in 1997. Bellissimo is old enough to remember when a young Ruff was butt-ended in the eye . [18], On April 9, 2017, the Stars announced Ruff would not return as head coach for the 201718 season. Travis Zajac played for Ruff at the 2009 world championships. Once were in the zone, can we do a few things that would add to the possession numbers? The Blueshirts acquired Lindy at the 1990 trade deadline for a draft pick. Ruff declined the fans' offer and had the money raised donated to charity. So, how much is Lindy Ruff worth at the age of 62 years old? He went 32nd overall. Mair began the brawl, punching Ottawa's Jason Spezza as soon as the puck was dropped. That kid might still be playing. Trying to accomplish those tasks virtually is a uniquely challenging experience, even for someone who has coached the sixth-most games in NHL history. The Devils, who had a 28-29-12 record when play was suspended in March, have qualified for the postseason just once in the last eight seasons, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games in 2018. Ruff gained a reputation as a player for his toughness, character and hard work on the ice. Thats usually a one- or two-fish day, he said. Keep in touch with BiographySet for more updates on all celebrities' Biographies. He played for the Sabres and New York Rangers. The Stars' Brett Hull scored a goal deep into the third overtime. On January 6, 2011, Ruff became only the 16th coach in NHL history to win 500 games, and just the second to win 500 games while only having coached one team. The only remarkable play of his this year was his headbutt on Philadelphia's Jakub Voracek. The lone 16-year-olds on that Swift Current team bonded right away. The bus went airborne and crashed onto its right side. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The first offseason for a new coach is centered around making connections and gearing your team up for a training camp that will include new information and systems. Scoring six goals against the Stanley Cup Champions shows what this team can do, but it also shows that this team needs motivation. During the 2006-2007 season, Lindy led the Sabres to Buffalo's best regular campaign with 53 wins and 113 points (53-22-70). 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.. He couldn't be in better company. Lindy Cameron Ruff (born February 17, 1960) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach who is the head coach for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Well spend four or five hours sometimes on the boat doing that, Ruff said. Maybe he would've won a Stanley Cup. [21], On July 9, 2020, Ruff was named head coach of the New Jersey Devils. On April 29, 2013, Ruff ended his tenure with the Sabres as the NHLs longest active-serving coach with one team. On April 9, 2017, the Stars announced Ruff would not return as head coach for the 201718 season. Ruff was named the 15th head coach of the Buffalo Sabres on July 21, 1997. 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An older brother, Randy Ruff, played and coached in junior hockey. After drafting Hughes and acquiring the star defensemen P.K. "Maybe even tougher was seeing my parents. He also must have amassed a great deal of money. This is done. [25], Questions continued to surround Ruff's job security heading into the 202223 season, with some suspecting that the hiring of former Florida Panthers coach and Jack Adams Award finalist Andrew Brunette as an assistant coach presaged him replacing Ruff at some point in the season. In a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on May 10, 1980, Ruff collided with Isles belligerent goalie Battlin' Bill Smith in a goalmouth scramble. one of the most successful coaches and ranks third among longest-tenured coaches. I think it's probably easier for a brother. Ruff was an assistant coach with Canada when P.K. Instead they started with a 9-14-4 record, fell to 15th place in the 16-team Eastern Conference in the seasons first two months and abandoned Sheros blueprint for the future. As coach of the Buffalo Sabres since 1997, Ruff was the longest-tenured . At least that's how fellow coach Ken Hitchcock felt when it . "There are not too many 16-year-old kids that would be allowed to do that. Ok, the Bruins' game was meant to be cathartic because of Miller's concussion, Gaustad's reaction and how he would engage players like Milan Lucic's and Patrick Kaleta's role in this game, and many other factorsbut no one could've imagined that the Sabres would've played like they did. Ruff, a former head coach of the Buffalo Sabres and the Dallas Stars who spent the last three years as an assistant coach for the Rangers, was hired as the Devils simultaneously made Tom Fitzgerald their permanent general manager after six months in an interim role. They want to know the why part why do we need to do it that way? Ruff, 60, said of players during a conference call Thursday. What are you doing? This post goes into detail with . Brian has followed in his fathers footsteps. Where would Brent be? If not for a telephone interview with a Medicine Hat reporter, Lindy said the milestone might not have dawned on even him. Sadly, the coach lost his dad on January 28, 2022, at 88, . The eye doctor did not replace the sightless eye since it moved in sync with her other eye. He also said, "I have not called the NHL office all year and I will call them ten times tomorrow." On February 20, 2013, the Sabres announced Ruff had been relieved of his coaching duties, 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. Remembered more than Brent's skills was his charismatic personality. 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