Report: Ruff to join Rangers as assistant coach

Lindy Ruff is headed to Manhattan.

The veteran bench boss will be named an assistant coach with the New York Rangers, reports Larry Brooks of the New York Post.

Ruff spent the past four seasons as head coach of the Dallas Stars, posting a 131-85-30 record. His contract was not renewed at the end of this season.

Prior to joining the Stars, Ruff spent 15 seasons behind the bench of the Buffalo Sabres, leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in 1999.

Ruff ranks fifth all time with 736 career victories.