Time line: The Ruff years Source: Buffalo News ‘Served as captain of the Sabres. In 1989 he was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for a draft pick, used to select Richard Smehlik.’ Related posts: Ruff can relate to reprimand for Yashin Sabres Smehlik out two weeks Laviolette, Ruff just missed being Rangers teammates Stars gain depth with trades Sabres acquire pair of picks from Vancouver