Lindy Ruff through the years

A look back at the Buffalo Sabres winningest coach

$Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, center, poses with owner John Rigas, right, assistant coach Brian McCutcheon, left, Sabres\' Rob Ray, upper right, and Rhett Warrener, top left, and the rest of the team during a photo session at HSBC arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, April 3, 2001. The Sabres have won 20 of their last 28, lead the NHL in fewest goals against and have a shot at reaching the 100-point plateau for the first time since President Ronald Reagan was running for re-election.$

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Lindy Ruff through the years

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, center, poses with owner John Rigas, right, assistant coach Brian McCutcheon, left, Sabres' Rob Ray, upper right, and Rhett Warrener, top left, and the rest of the team during a photo session at HSBC arena in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, April 3, 2001. The Sabres have won 20 of their last 28, lead the NHL in fewest goals against and have a shot at reaching the 100-point plateau for the first time since President Ronald Reagan was running for re-election.

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Lindy Ruff through the years

A look back at the Buffalo Sabres winningest coach

Lindy Ruff through the years

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