GARTH: Vanek Will Have New Linemates

Thomas Vanek said yesterday that he is feeling much better than he had been last week.Today, after another practice with his teammates, Vanek said that his upper body injury is healing to the point where he will likely be in the lineup for the Dallas Stars game in Buffalo on Friday night. Vanek skated in place of Paul Gaustad today at practice. Goose was not on the ice, and its not known if...

Lindy Ruff has been in his position longer than any other current NHL coach. He was hired back in 1997 and retained his post as Sabres coach while 170 other coaching changes have been made in the league. But Wednesday night in Buffalo, Ruff will have to find a new position to watch his club’s game against the Bruins. Ruff suffered three broken ribs when he was upended in an accidental...

At least the Bruins made the night bearable for somebody. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was relegated to the press box for Wednesday’s game against Boston after suffering three broken ribs when defenseman Jordan Leopold crashed into him in practice on Monday. But Ruff enjoyed the view from up top, with his club’s total dismantling of a sloppy Bruins squad in a 6-0 rout easing his pain...

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff won't be behind the bench for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins.Ruff suffered three broken ribs during Monday's practice when he was hit by defenseman Jordan Leopold. Leopold went crashing to the ice and ran into the back legs of an unsuspecting Ruff, who tumbled and landed on his right side. The 51-year-old is in his 14th...

Walking slowly and stiffly, Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff made his way to the coach's box to watch his team play the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, two days after he broke three ribs during a collision in practice.

The Buffalo Sabres are surging, and possibly getting one of their top scorers back may help them continue their strong play and prevent the Dallas Stars from winning back-to-back road games for the first time in almost two months. The Sabres may get a lift from Thomas Vanek's expected return when they try to continue their home success against the Stars on Friday night. Buffalo...

Walking slowly and stiffly, Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff made his way to the coach's box to watch his team play the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, two days after he broke three ribs during a collision in practice.

Closing seconds of OT, Lehtonen robs Thomas Vanek. The Sabres did win in the shootout.

Injured Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff won't be behind the team's bench for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins.

Back to back games a factor in the first forty minutes? Two costly turnovers wound up in Ryan Miller's net. Only 13 shots on Garon. Fatigue from the physicality that the Dallas Stars brought to the table on Friday night? How do you explain Buffalo's turbo-charged third period? Lindy Ruff isn't buying the back-to-back excuse. The coach was none to pleased...

As difficult as it was for Lindy Ruff to watch from the press box, and as painful as his three broken ribs felt, the Buffalo Sabres coach had plenty to smile about after a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

Tough times in the coaching brotherhood. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was sidelined for last night’s game against the Bruins after fracturing three ribs in a freak accident during practice Monday. Oilers coach Tom Renney needed Monday night off after getting smacked in the head with a puck that morning.

Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff, who has three broken ribs, watches the game from the press box. Jason Pominville scores twice.BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Buffalo Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.