http://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1356 11/2: The Sabres have placed Tim Connolly on the long-term IR in order to free up some cap space, according to the AP. Connolly could possibly miss the first half of the season with a concussion. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1356 10/4: Tim Connolly still is dealing with concussion symptoms, according to the <i>Buffalo News</i>. He'll be placed on injured reserve when the season gets underway, and it remains unclear when he'll be cleared to return. "He was allowed to exercise to see if the headache would be exercise-induced, and the headache did get worse," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's going to have to wait for a while and then the procedures will start again. http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1356 8/29: Tim Connolly could miss the start of training camp because of lingering concussion symptoms, according to the <i>Buffalo News</i>. Connolly sustained the concussion on May 8 during a second-round playoff game versus Ottawa. He missed the remainder of the postseason after the injury. "It would be great if he was, but we realize it's a possibility he may not be ready for camp," general manager Darcy Regier said. "It's possible. We're not ruling it out, but it really is one of those things that we'll monitor, and we'll just move along as time moves along." Connolly had 16 goals and 39 assists in 63 games for the Sabres in 2005-06.