Brett Connolly was disappointed that he was assigned to the minors on Sunday. "It's tough," he said. "For me, I've never been cut like that before, where you think you're going to make it and it kind of comes out of leftfield. It stings a little more that way, but there's nothing I can do but keep moving forward. I have no doubt in my mind I'll be back, and sooner rather than later." Connolly tied for the team lead with four preseason goals and had a strong training camp, but it wasn't enough to land him a roster spot.