Lindy Ruff shares some sad news this morning

Lindy Ruff, the head coach of the New Jersey Devils, will be taking a personal leave of absence, according to NHL.com's Mike Morreale.

Ruff takes leave following the death of his father, Leeson Ruff, on Friday.

Ruff is anticipated to miss both games of a back-to-back against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the first tonight in Toronto and the second Tuesday in New Jersey.

Following the announcement, the New Jersey Devils issued the following short statement:

"The Devils organization is thinking of Lindy, his family and all those who knew Leeson during this difficult time," the team said in a statement.

RIP Leeson Ruff

Credit: HF

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