By Eileen Buckley
Buffalo, NY – The disappointment of another lost hockey season was expressed by leaders of the Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Lindy Ruff, GM Darcy Reiger and Sabres minority owner and managing partner Larry Quinn meet with reporters at HSBC Arena Thursday.
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The Sabres season came to a halt in the playoffs on Monday against Boston.
"I can not tell you how difficult it is to lose, and it is incredible," said Reiger.
Despite fan criticism that the Sabres front office doesn't provide enough financial support to pay for top talent, Reiger says they are given the room to make moves and are well supported financially by the ownership.
Reiger say they plan to make team changes before the new season starts in the fall.
Coach Ruff also expressed extreme disappointment. He called the Sabres season both a tremendous step forward and a kick backside and step backwards in the playoffs.
But Ruff says he still remains excited about the team and he is expected to return to for another season. The Sabres picked up Ruff's one-year contract option. Ruff was asked why he continues to return defeat after defeat.
"I want to win a Stanley Cup. That's what keeps me coming back," said Ruff
Larry Quinn says they are all very down about the end of this season.Quinn said he realizes why fans are frustrated because this is a town that "deserves" to win the Stanley Cup.