‘Despite being the head coach of the New Jersey Devils, Ruff still spends time in Western New York. Ruff said he wouldn’t have missed this remembrance of RJ for the world. He added sitting on stage brought back his days as a player and coach of the Sabres. “It brought back a lot of great memories,” said Ruff following Sunday’s event. “We’re here for RJ, but so many fond memories of being in the building, being around RJ. He was a gift to be around.”‘