Well… tomorrow could be pretty fucking awesome…
► 04.04.2007: After missing 21 games with a broken left wrist, Afinogenov could be in the lineup Thursday night against Boston. According to Lindy Ruff, Maxim could be available for all three of the Sabres’ remaining games. Afinogenov’s recovery has gone better than expected. He practiced on Buffalo’s “fifth” line this past Monday with Tim Connolly and Clarke MacArthur. The winger said he’d like to get more range of motion in his wrist before returning to the lineup. Ruff said he looked and shot well. The Russian winger was cleared to use his wrist for stickhandling and shooting on Saturday.
04.04.2007: Tim Connolly says he’s ready, Lindy Ruff says he’s only at 80% and the team doesn’t want to rush him back too soon. Chances are Connolly won’t make his home debut until the playoffs but the center should be back in the lineup at some point this weekend. When he does return, his coach expects to use him 8-10