Slumping Sabres still without injured Connolly, AfinogenovSource: AP ‘Afinogenov, who’s missed 10 games, has begun skating on his own and could be back by the end of this week after tests revealed he has a slight groin tear, Ruff said.’ Related posts: Sabres forwards Mair, Peters put on injured list Briere injured in off-ice workout Connolly, Afinogenov skate in practice Connolly And Afinogenov Miss Practice Sabres Tim Connolly, Adam Mair out indefinitely with injuries