Connolly MIA with sore groin

November 5, 2008 - 10:54 AM

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

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