“It’s on me,” Lindy Ruff ‘lost for words’ after Sabres BRUTAL winless streak hits 10th loss in 2024-25 run, fans react

Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff takes responsibility for the team’s 10th straight loss as slump days continue in 2024-25 season.

“It’s on me,” Lindy Ruff ‘lost for words’ after Sabres BRUTAL winless streak hits 10th loss in 2024-25 run, fans react

Lindy Ruff [Image Credit: ESPN]

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff talks about the team’s disappointing 2024-25 regular season performance as they fail to overcome their slump. The team has lost their 10th straight game so far in the season. 

Their latest downfall came at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday with a 5-3 score. The Sabres were leading at first but the Leafs later found their footing in the game and overtook them in a blink of an eye.

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As the head coach, Lindy Ruff took full responsibility for the team’s continued winless streak and expressed he didn’t know what to say. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted that it was Ruff’s way of protecting his players from getting questioned after Sunday’s loss.

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The team has also been down since last winning a game on November 23 against the San Jose Sharks. Ruff said that their puck decisions weren’t on point which lifted their opponents in the race.

I’m almost lost for words, obviously. It’s on me to solve this. This is the toughest solve I’ve been around, but it’s on me to get these guys in the right place to win a hockey game. And nobody else, just me.

Lindy Ruff as per Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com.
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The Buffalo Sabres losing streak started on November 27 with their 1-0 loss against the Minnesota Wild at home. Currently, they run a score of 0-7-3 with 23 scored goals and 38 allowed goals.

Social media reacts to Buffalo Sabres 10th straight loss

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch said their “effort wasn’t good enough” to win the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While their decisions and puck play went according to plan, the execution ended up being the problem.

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Buffalo Sabres [Image Credit: Buffalo Hockey Now]

Winger Jack Quinn talked about how this loss “stings” compared to the other nine. They were ahead of the Leafs by a 3-1 advantage but ended up losing it on a 5-3 loss.

One X user commented, “Their roster is loaded with talent who’s else f*cking fault would it be.” While another said, “Not his fault they’ve missed the playoffs since his last stint!” Check more fan reactions below:

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During times like these, it is important for a team to work together, however, it is simultaneously tough to remain positive. The Sabres will try to end this slump in their next game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Tuesday.