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Lindy Cameron Ruff (born February 17, 1960) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and the current head coach for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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.
He was an assistant coach for the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team.
Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd overall of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers. Ruff gained a reputation as a player for his toughness, character and hard work on the ice. An illustration of this came in a May 10, 1980 playoff game against the New York Islanders where opposing goaltender Billy Smith struck Ruff with his stick as he passed in front of his net. Ruff got up, skated back to the goaltender and tackled him.
Ruff played most of his NHL career for the Sabres, serving as captain of the team for nearly three years, but he was traded to the Rangers at the 1989 NHL trade deadline in exchange for a draft pick. The Sabres would use that pick to select Richard Smehlik, who would later play for several years under Ruff.
After Darcy Tucker took out Jochen Hecht, Ruff blasted Tucker after the game.
The latest installment of New Star Rising follows Head Coach Lindy Ruff and his return to Buffalo since becoming coach of the Dallas Stars
Overdrive boys discuss the cough heard around the world
Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff is Mic'd up in his return to play the Buffalo Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres fans give their former head coach Lindy Ruff a standing ovation in First Niagara Center.
5/10/80 In the decisive Game 6 of 1980 Semifinals, goaltender Billy Smith hits Lindy Ruff in the eye with the butt of his stick. The Islanders won the game and advanced to play the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Lindy Ruff & Bryan Murray chatting during the game on 2-22-2007. Listen closely..! This was after the brawl. No music
Lindy Ruff was angry at his players during practice
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff screams at the officials after the Sabres win Game 2 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Post game interview with Lindy Ruff discussing what he thinks of Jordin Tootoo crashing into his goaltender Ryan Miller. Ryan missed 3 weeks from previously being hit by Milan Lucic and this is his first game back.
Current Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff talks about his future back in January of 1992. He was playing with Rochester of the American Hockey League at the time.
Interview with Lindy Ruff 2005 from "The Lets Go Buffalo Show' Love this guy! Such class. So many memories. Will miss ya Lindy !
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff rips the refs after a game 4 loss to Bruins. Visit TheSteveNetwork.ca for more hockey coverage.
Former Head Coach Lindy Ruff made his debut in Buffalo as head coach for the visiting team, but he still felt the love from Sabres fans Monday night.