The Buffalo Sabres are looking backward to push them forward in the future. Monday, after missing the postseason for the 13th consecutive season, the Sabres announced the re-hiring of 64-year-old head coach Lindy Ruff. Ruff replaces Don Granato who went 122-125-27 in 274 regular-season games with the Sabres. Ruff previously coached the team from 1997-98…