Lindy Ruff Gets Snubbed in Wild Coach of the Year Twist

Lindy Ruff’s name should have been part of the conversation, but the final Coach of the Year result goes another direction and raises a few eyebrows. That is the kind of decision that gets remembered in a market like Buffalo, where every nod matters and every omission feels personal. Ruff has the résumé, the respect, and the scars, but this one leaves the Sabres wondering how the voters saw it.