Bad news for Briere means surgerySource: Buffalo News '"It's the same time frame as J.P., the two-month range," Ruff said. "We're looking at the same operation and the same length of recovery."' Related posts: Sabres C Briere to have surgery for sports hernia Miller solid, surgery for Briere Zhitnik May Return As Early As Friday. Connolly Gets On The Ice Healthy roster means it’s time for tinkering Good news for Sabres