Devils sign coach Lindy Ruff to multiyear extension

The New Jersey Devils signed coach Lindy Ruff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Wednesday. No additional contract details were disclosed. Here’s what you need to know:

Ruff, 63, is in his fourth season with the Devils and has amassed a 98-98-24 record during his tenure.
New Jersey went 52-22-8 last season and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2018. The team fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
Following New Jersey’s strong season, Ruff was a finalist for the 2023 Jack Adams Award, which is the NHL’s Coach of the Year Award.

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