As rumored a few weeks ago, Lindy Ruff reportedly will be joining Alain Vigneault’s coaching staff. He will replace Jeff Beukeboom as the New York Rangers’ defense coach.
Ruff was the main man at the helm for the Buffalo Sabres for 14 years before being let go during the 2013 NHL season. Ruff then took his talents to the Dallas Stars for the last four seasons. As a player, Ruff skated for both the Sabres and the Rangers.
After the conclusion of last season where the Stars missed the playoffs, Dallas opted not to re-sign Ruff.
As a head coach in Buffalo and Dallas, Ruff’s teams made the playoffs in 10 of his 18 full seasons.