Invigorated after transforming the Sabres into contenders in his second coaching stint in Buffalo, Lindy Ruff sees no reason why he'd stop now.

With the full backing of team management, and his wife Gaye's blessing, the 66-year-old Ruff is staying put after signing a two-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Ruff's only regret was addressing reporters during a season-ending news conference rather than preparing for the Eastern Conference Finals. Buffalo was eliminated Monday, with a 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal in Game 7 of a second-round series.