Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought

Buffalo Sabres Last season: 39-37-6, extended NHL-worst playoff drought to a 13th season. COACH: Lindy Ruff, hired April 22. (571-432-84 and 78 ties over 16 seasons with three teams, including previous stint in Buffalo). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 4 vs. New...