The New Jersey Devils have signed coach Lindy Ruff to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced Thursday.
"This young, exciting team has developed and thrived under Lindy's stewardship since he joined the Devils organization," Devils managing partner David Blitzer said in a statement. "Lindy is one of the winningest coaches in NHL history and his extension is well deserved. I'm looking forward to continued team success this upcoming season and beyond."
Ruff, 63, has a career coaching record of 834-652-78-149 over 22 seasons with the Devils, Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars.