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The Hottest Seat on Ice: The Surprising Firing of Lindy Ruff

Since July of 1997, there have been 170 coaching changes in the NHL, that’s 5.6 per team. Take a moment to let that sink in.

While many accomplished and respected hockey men have had to clean out their office over that time, Lindy Ruff was never among them—until this past week.

At risk of missing the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons, thanks to a miserable 6-10-1 start to 2012-13, the Buffalo Sabres fired their coach of 15 seasons. Replacing him as interim coach is Ron Rolston, promoted from the Rochester Americans of the AHL. …

Feb 25, 2013 Posted by Kirby Barber In Featured, Hockey Tagged Barry Trotz, Bucky Gleason, Buffalo Sabres, Darcy Regier, Detroit Red Wings, Jim Devellano, Ken Holland, Kirby Barber, Lindy Ruff, Nashville Predators, NHL, Predators, Red Wings, Sabres Comments 0

Shea Weber and Nick Spaling Go From Teammates to Roommates During the Lockout

Nick Spaling sets down his PS3 controller, not to head to Bridgestone Arena, but because he’s letting his captain’s dog, Dug, out for a washroom break.

Waiting to find out if he’d play a third season for the Nashville Predators in the NHL this year, the forward wasn’t ready to commit to buying or renting a house in Music City USA. So newly re-signed Predators captain Shea Weber took him in.

“Obviously we weren’t playing or getting paid and I figured it would be easier for him to move into my place than to rent a place and pay for something when he didn’t need to,” says Weber. …

Feb 4, 2013 Posted by Chris Pope In Hockey Tagged Nashville Predators, NHL, Nick Spaling, Preds, Shea Weber Comments 0