Ray was celebrated on the ice with many of his teammates on hand, along with his wife and two children. Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula also attended.

Ruff: He was the guy that gave our guys a lot of comfort. He knew that his job was to make sure that these guys could play at a high level and let nobody take advantage. And if you look around the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob Ray the son, father and beloved teammate on Friday night, showing his softer side upon induction into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame.

Nearly two decades ago, one of Rob Ray’s longtime fears as a retired NHL player and president of the Sabres Alumni Association became reality. A former Sabres player needed help. His money was gone.

It’s not a roast − even though I’d love to roast Rob Ray someday. This is about celebrating him and what he means to the Buffalo Sabres. And, of course, the Buffalo community.” Ray meant a ...

Ruff and the rest of the present-day Sabres observed the ceremony from their bench, all sporting Rob Ray t-shirts. “To the current players, my advice is appreciate (and) respect the opportunity ...

Buffalo Sabres alumni Rob Ray is inducted into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame prior to an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Early on in his tenure as the Buffalo Sabres’ coach, Ted Nolan wanted to make Rob Ray a healthy scratch. Typically, an assistant coach would share that news with a player.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob Ray the son, father and beloved teammate on Friday night, showing his softer side upon induction into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob Ray the son, father and beloved teammate Friday night, showing his softer side upon induction into the Sabres Hall of Fame.