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.

The message was sent Tuesday and, for once in this utterly bizarre Buffalo Sabres season, it was actually heard.

General manager Kevyn Adams announced the hiring Monday. AP file photo BUFFALO — Lindy Ruff has some unfinished business in Buffalo. Some 11 years after being fired as the Sabres’ winningest coach, ...

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