Should the Buffalo Sabres Hold Off on Tim Connolly?

Recently, however, they are getting healthy and picking up steam.  They have begun to show stretches, instead of flashes, of renewed vigor, urgency, chemistry, and momentum. 

Still, even with their inconsistencies, the team remains as a top—nine team and seems like they’ll be able to remain in the hunt for the season.  Whether the team remains inconsistent, or goes on a run, they don’t need Connolly immediately. 

Connolly is always one shift away from his next injury, and the team should put him on the shelf until March.  Other than reducing the probability of injury, this plan is effective because it gives Connolly about 19 regular season games with the team, and adds his skills to the lineup at the right time. 

Of course, adding Connolly to the lineup at any time is a benefit, but picking the right time to utilize his talents could be the difference between the fourth seed and the eighth, as well as give the team a boost when it will need it most. 

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