We don't know how the story is ultimately going to be written and you have to hope it won't end with about 20 defensemen being injured and unable to play. But Lindy Ruff admitted to me Friday afternoon that he can't help thinking that 2023 with the New Jersey Devils sure feels a lot like 2006 with the Buffalo Sabres.
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff doesn't get his playoff clincher, but he has team that can go distance
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New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff looks on during the second period at the KeyBank Center on Friday, March 24, 2023.
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