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...
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It's something a lot of people have dealt with. Really, all we ask is that you say a prayer.
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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.
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Some people may perceive it as he's moved down the ladder, but he's had a good season. He's had his ups and downs. I still think he's progressing as a player. He's the type of player who will help us win games the rest of the way.
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I rank him right up there with the top all-around performers. People build up names. But I think he's having a better year than some players on the team.
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He shouldn't have to make a second save. They shouldn't have another opportunity. I'm more upset about the people who didn't come back.
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I'm very appreciative from ownership all the way down, the faith they've shown,
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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.
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I'm not a doctor, but he's looking at 20 to 30 stitches,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That flurry he faced, he made the saves. However he made them, he made them at a key time of the game for us.
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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.
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They just never quit. They battle through adversity and don't quit. ... Again, we demonstrated a lot of resilience and made enough plays.