Ruff got away with keeping things consistent in the Boston series, frankly because they were an incredibly inferior opponent, and because 91/6 had risen to another level.
Can't do it anymore. Top nine has gone stale, and the third pair is being eaten alive
Buffalo hasn't made the playoffs since 2011... but
• they were the largest U.S. market for the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal Game
• In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Stanley Cup Finals they were the largest local viewership from a neutral market
• In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 they were the 3rd largest local viewership of any U.S. city for the complete postseason
• Game 1 tickets this year were $464 USD on average, the most of any team in the NHL
• they're projected as the largest U.S. market for the 2026 regular season
They're the most passionate American hockey city, hands down.
Firing Sean McDermott to keep his OC makes absolutely zero sense. None. Test one for Joe will be staff. If they’re running Babich back I might melt down.
I still think Brian Daboll is the best choice of experience and relationship with Josh Allen. No one coached Josh Allen harder than Daboll. Yes the Giants thing went south fast. But...
No matter how much NYC media tells us about the "New York Football Giants" tradition,
The Giants have been the Jets with better uniforms.