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...
defense difference legs several skated tonight underneath
Tonight I thought we got our legs back underneath us, we really skated well. Our defense were in on several of our goals, I thought that made the difference in the game.
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That's the creative touch that Daniel brings. We needed that tonight and we needed our big players, our offensive players, to step up.
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We've shown a ton of grit, a ton of character. We didn't have a lot of quality chances, but we got in control play. We sent a message that we were going to come, we were going to be relentless.
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I was hoping to weather the first 10 minutes but we came out and controlled play and did the things we needed to do to set the tone for the game.
faith ownership
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.
ask dealt people
It's something a lot of people have dealt with. Really, all we ask is that you say a prayer.
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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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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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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.