Sabres’ Rivet out with bruised throatSource: AP ‘Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update Saturday a day after the veteran defenseman left practice. Ruff said it’s not clear how Rivet was hurt, but noted the player’s throat started to swell.’ Related posts: Sabres D Gragnani out 4-6 weeks with knee injury Sabres lose D Rivet, rookie F Gerbe to injuries Rivet adds the bite the Sabres need Sabres D Rivet ready to return; Afinogenov hurt Sabres captain Rivet has knee surgery