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Awesome picture... I've always liked Ruff (the look alike as well as the guy on the bench lol)... I actually did meet him a few times over the last 20 years...
That said, great win tonight.. I'm happy for Teddy... we still have two points on Edmonton...
I met Lindy Ruff once in a hotel elevator once when I was pretty young (10-11). My dad was really excited, trying to get me to talk to him but I just gave him the silent treatment. After he got off the elevator, my dad turned to me and asked why I wouldn't say anything to the man. I've been told my response was "Talk to him? He's lucky I didn't hit him!!"
You see, it was a few months after the Hasek trade to the Wings and I was furious. I couldn't understand why my hero Hasek was gone and (not knowing anything about GMs doing the trading or Hasek demanding a trade) I held Lindy completely responsible. After a long time, I eventually forgave him but that's my Lindy Ruff story.