Welcome back to SabresHub.com, Sabres fans. The architect of the most thrilling hockey season we have seen in Western New York in a decade and a half is officially staying put. On Wednesday afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres secured their bench boss, signing head coach Lindy Ruff to a two-year contract extension. This new deal keeps the 66-year-old at the helm through the 2027-28 NHL season. After breaking a massive 15-year playoff drought and capturing an Atlantic Division title, rewarding the winningest coach in franchise history was a clear priority for general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. A Historic Mid-Season Turnaround It is easy to forget just how bleak things looked early in the year. In early December, Buffalo sat dead last in the Eastern Conference with an 11-13-4 record. However, a crucial road victory in Edmonton sparked a massive shift. From that point forward, the Sabres dominated the league. They closed out the regular season on an incredible 39-10-5 run. Ultimately, Buffalo...Read More