Lindy Ruff
Lindy Ruff
Lindy Cameron Ruffis a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Ruff is the current head coach for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. During his playing career, Ruff played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers. Ruff was previously the head coach of the Sabres from 1997 to 2013 and won the Jack Adams Award as Coach of the Year in 2006...
bigger credit easy given ice larger staying time
I really think with more ice time you'll see bigger things. It has been that way when he's been given a larger role, and you've got to give him credit for staying ready. It's not easy being out of the lineup.
faith ownership
I'm very appreciative from ownership all the way down, the faith they've shown,
decided four games guys handle hurt minute playoff series three wear
In a long series, they're going to wear down all our old guys. I think our young guys can handle a long series. You look around at every playoff series, they're not decided in three games and they're usually not decided in four games. Not for a minute do I think a long series will hurt our team.
looking
I'm not a doctor, but he's looking at 20 to 30 stitches,
game happy liked played sound
I liked the way he played the game. He really had a sound game. I'm getting happy with where the team's at right now.
ask dealt people
It's something a lot of people have dealt with. Really, all we ask is that you say a prayer.
five game goal greatly guys night skate stand
Every night it's highlight-reel goal after highlight-reel goal. You'll get to see probably five a night in our league. And the guys that can skate are the guys who stand out. I think the game has greatly improved.
advantage balanced built four games ice plays schedule team
Everybody's schedule is tough. I think we have one of the toughest. I don't know if there's another team that plays 17 games in 30 days. But I think the advantage we have built in is we've utilized four lines. We've been a pretty balanced team when it comes to ice time.
attention certain drafted glory next people pride saying
The attention has been there for Crosby. That comes with being drafted No. 1 overall, Canada's pride and glory and certain people saying he's the next Gretzky.
game however key time
That flurry he faced, he made the saves. However he made them, he made them at a key time of the game for us.
adversity battle cards dealt last message tough until
They just never quit. They battle through adversity. The message is when you're dealt tough cards you give it your all and you go until the last whistle.
adversity battle resilience
They just never quit. They battle through adversity and don't quit. ... Again, we demonstrated a lot of resilience and made enough plays.
became bit capable energy fun players provided
They've provided energy we've needed. You look at our lineup, I thought we just became little bit stale. They've injected some energy, some enthusiasm, a willingness to do things other players aren't capable of doing, and they're having fun playing.
early smile ugly
There was a lot to smile about early on, but it was getting ugly and I didn't think there was any need for the ugliness.