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The Buffalo Sabres have rehired Lindy Ruff, the last head coach to lead the franchise to the NHL playoffs back in 2011.
Ruff, 64, was fired by the New Jersey Devils after 61 games this season. He replaces Don Granato, whom the Sabres fired after three seasons.
Ruff coached the Sabres for 15 seasons from 1997 to 2013. He ranks fifth all-time and second among active coaches with 864 career regular-season wins for the Sabres, Dallas Stars, and Devils. His 935 combined wins in the regular season and playoffs are tied for fourth in league history.