Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as head coach of the Sabres. General manager Kevyn Adams announced the hiring Monday. AP file photo BUFFALO — Lindy Ruff has some unfinished ...

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.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson passed concussion-related tests after being struck in the head by Devils forward Stefan Noesen, coach Lindy Ruff said following Buffalo’s 4 ...