It is surprising that he has lasted this long but a high ranking official within the Dallas Stars organization said if the team does not make the playoffs this season the club will fire head coach Lindy Ruff.
“He’s got to win,” the official said. “You can’t fire the other 23 guys.”
Ruff has one year remaining on his contract at $2 million.
Through 50 games, Ruff is the head coach of what is easily the most disappointing team in the NHL this season. Currently the Stars are 20-20-10 with 50 points, three points behind Calgary for the second and last wild card spot in the West.