Sabres coach misses game to be with ailing daughterSource: AP 'Assistants Scott Arniel and Brian McCutcheon were in charge of the team Monday night and Ruff wass expected to return Tuesday.' Related posts: Ruff To Miss Sabres Game Versus Thrashers Sabres coach Ruff misses practice Sabres coach’s daughter has mass on her brain Sabres coach Ruff's daughter has mass on her brain Sabres there for Ruff as he deals with daughter’s illness