Lindy Ruff named finalist for Jack Adams Award
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Key Points:
- Lindy Ruff has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, marking his fifth time as a finalist and previously winning it in 2005-06 with the Buffalo Sabres.
- Ruff led the Sabres to their first playoff appearance since 2011, winning the Atlantic Division with 109 points and achieving 50 wins, despite competing in the NHL's toughest division.
- The Sabres' turnaround began on December 9, when they were last in the Eastern Conference but then went on a 10-game winning streak and posted the highest points percentage in the NHL from that point forward.
- Players credit Ruff for his balanced leadership style, combining firm accountability with personal support, especially noted when captain Rasmus Dahlin took leave for family reasons.
- Ruff’s coaching adaptability is evident in the Sabres' strong defensive play, with the team tying for second in NHL defensemen goals, reflecting his strategy to play to the strengths of his roster.
