‘Ruff told The Howard Simon Show this morning that the ownership situation does not effect his job at all. He reiterated that to the media after practice. The bench boss wants his players to focus their efforts on the ice, and can separate himself from the talk, saying, "It’s not difficult at all. We’ve gotta focus on playing, and playing better and playing better offensively. We’re in great shape as a team, we’re in great with the owner we have, and our focus if Friday night for us."’