Connolly MIA with sore groin
The Sabres are back on the ice after a day off, with one notable -- and usual -- exception. Tim Connolly is the only player absent. They're practicing now, so we'll have to wait until Lindy Ruff's post-practice chat to find out where his oft-injured center is.
Forward lines at the moment:
Thomas Vanek-Derek Roy-Ales Kotalik
Clarke MacArthur-Jochen Hecht-Jason Pominville
Maxim Afinogenov-Adam Mair-Drew Stafford
Daniel Paille-Paul Gaustad-Patrick Kaleta
Spares: Andrew Peters, Matt Ellis
POST-PRACTICE UPDATE
Ruff says Connolly has a sore groin. The coach is hoping that with a day or two of rest, Connolly will be able to play Friday.
---John Vogl
