Lindy Ruff, 66, led the Sabres back to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 15 years. Joe Hrycych / Getty ImagesMay 20, 2026 2:07 pm EDTThe Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that Lindy Ruff had signed a two-year contract extension to remain the team’s head coach.Ruff, 66, led the Sabres back to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 15 years and was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award. Buffalo’s season ended Monday after losing Game 7 of their second-round series against Montreal in overtime.This story will be updated.

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