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Lindy Ruff, who been behind the Buffalo Sabres bench since 1997, collided with defenseman Jordan Leopold this week, fracturing three ribs. Ruff missed his first game behind the bench soon after and has been relegated to the press box while he recovers.
...-1 Giveaway by Paul Gaustad in defensive zone 1st Period 10:57 -1 Paul Gaustad credited with hit on Michael Ryder in offensive zone 1st Period 10:43 -1 Brad Boyes won faceoff against Michael Ryder in offensive zone 1st Period 10:43 -1 Stoppage - ; TV timeout...
Tampa Bay Lightning' Martin St. Louis (26) gets a stick on Buffalo Sabres' Jordan Leopold (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Tampa Bay won 2-1. View Photo »
It’s kind of been an Achilles’ heel in this building
Ruff was forced to watch from upstairs to nurse his sore chest after being hurt during practice on Monday, when he was upended from behind by defenseman Jordan Leopold.Making his first appearance at the arena since being hurt, Ruff arrived in the press...
N.Y. -He isn't ready to resume behind the bench, but Lindy Ruff is trying to maintain his normal routine, despite his three broken ribs. The Sabres coach was injured Monday when defenseman Jordan Leopold slipped during a drill and took Lindy's legs out.
The offensive outburst came with assistant coach James Patrick filling in for Ruff behind the bench. Ruff was forced to watch from upstairs to nurse his sore chest after being hurt during practice on Monday, when he was upended from behind by...
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier talks during an NHL hockey news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. , Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was hurt during a puck-chase drill as Jordan Leopold was trying to cut off forward Ville Leino on... View Photo »
Lucic redirected in a shot from the point. The offensive outburst came with assistant coach James Patrick filling in for Ruff behind the bench. Ruff was forced to watch from upstairs to nurse his sore chest after being hurt during practice on Monday,...
Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Assistant coach James Patrick will be behind the bench guiding the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday when they welcome the Boston Bruins. That's because Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff is still recovering from multiple cracked ribs...
Jordan Leopold (born August 3, 1980 in Golden Valley, Minnesota) is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Full Article
UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2012 in Uniondale, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 4-3 in the shootout.
View Photo »Tampa Bay Lightning' Martin St. Louis (26) gets a stick on Buffalo Sabres' Jordan Leopold (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. , Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Tampa Bay won 2-1.
View Photo »UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Ryan Miller #30 and Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres defend the net against Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2012 in Uniondale, New York.
View Photo »UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders takes the shot while being checked by Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2012 in Uniondale, New York.
View Photo »UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Nathan Gerbe #42 (C) of the Buffalo Sabres scores at 5:32 of the first period against the New York Islanders as Jordan Leopold #3 (L) and Christian Ehrhoff #10 (R) celebrate the goal at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2012 in Uniondale,...
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier talks during an NHL hockey news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. , Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was hurt during a puck-chase drill as Jordan Leopold was trying to cut off forward Ville Leino on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. Ruff was...
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres interim coach James Patrick talks with players during NHL hockey practice in Buffalo, N.Y. , Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was hurt Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 during a puck-chase drill as Jordan Leopold was trying to cut off forward Ville Leino. Ruff was...
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 24: Nathan Gerbe #42 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates a goal by teammate Jordan Leopold in the first period against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center on January 24, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. Gerbe got an assist on this play and...
View Photo »NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 24: Drew Stafford #21, Matt Ellis #37, Nathan Gerbe #42 and Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrate a goal by Leopold against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center on January 24, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' Jordan Leopold (3) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Ennis (63) and Jordan Leopold (3) celebrate goalie Ryan Miller's (30) 235th career win, to surpass goalie Dominik Hasek in the Sabres' franchise record book, as the Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 4,...
View Photo »New York Islanders' Frans Nielsen (51) and Matt Moulson (26) celebrate Nielsen's second goal in the first period as Buffalo Sabres' Robyn Regehr (24), goalie Ryan Miller (30) and Jordan Leopold (3) react in an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Uniondale, N.Y.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' goalie Ryan Miller (30) makes a save as Montreal Canadiens' right wing Erik Cole (72) and Sabres' defenseman Jordan Leopold (3) battle for the rebound during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Montreal January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres' Paul Gaustad (28) celebrates his winning goal with teammates Jordan Leopold (3) and Patrick Kaleta (36) during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (30) stops Montreal Canadiens right wing Erik Cole (72) as Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold (3) moves in during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Montreal. The Sabres won 3-1.
View Photo »CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 18: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes the puck away from Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres at the United Center on January 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 13: Darryl Boyce #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs has the puck knocked off his stick by Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center on January 13, 2012 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won 3-2.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 13: Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres sttops the puck from entering the net with hios stick against the Toronto Maple Leafs at First Niagara Center on January 13, 2012 in Buffalo, New York.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 7: Andrew Ladd #16 of the Winnipeg Jets battles for the puck against Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres while Jhonas Enroth #1 of the Buffalo Sabres looks on during their NHL game at First Niagara Center on January 7, 2012 in Buffalo, New York.
View Photo »RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 06: Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres stumbles as he collides with Brandon Sutter #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes during play at the RBC Center on January 6, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
View Photo »New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur, left, kneels on the ice as members of the Buffalo Sabres celebrate a goal by Jordan Leopold during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
View Photo »BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 31: Jhonas Enroth #1 and Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres defend against Kyle Turris #7 of the Ottawa Senators in the first period at First Niagara Center on December 31, 2011 in Buffalo, New York.
View Photo »TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 22: Derek Roy #9 and Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates Derek Roy goal against against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL action at The Air Canada Centre December 22, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
View Photo »OTTAWA, CANADA - OCTOBER 20: Chris Neil #25 of the Ottawa Senators checks Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at Scotiabank Place on December 20, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
View Photo »OTTAWA, CANADA - OCTOBER 20: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck against Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at Scotiabank Place on December 20, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
View Photo »UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Jordan Leopold #3 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2012 in Uniondale, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 4-3 in the shootout.
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