"You want an injury bug? The Buffalo Sabres have dealt with one all season but it reached a new level of absurdity Monday.

This time, coach Lindy Ruff was added to the list in a freak accident. Ruff suffered three broken ribs in a scary collision with defenseman Jordan Leopold that put an end to practice in First Niagara Center.

The team said late Monday afternoon Ruff would return to practice today and "resume his coaching responsibilities." The Sabres' next game is here Wednesday against Boston."