Kalinin Absent From Practice, Should Play ThursdaySource: WGR-AM 'Dmitri Kalinin did not practice today for the team. He was injured blocking a shot against the Penguins. Head coach Lindy Ruff believes he will be able to play against the Panthers.' Related posts: The Sabres May Have To Play Without Kalinin Broken ankle forces Kalinin to sidelines Kalinin out for opener Sabres C Connolly, D Kalinin both out for Game 3 Sabres RW Afinogenov cleared to play