'Regier said there's "a good possibility" the play-making center will open the regular season on long-term injured reserve, which would prevent Connolly from playing in the first 10 games. "Indications are he's going to get better but the timing of it is still up in the air," Regier said. "Talking to specialists, we knew it was going to require more time and we'll just be patient and wait and see."'