"Max looks like he got a second life," Kovalchuk said. "In Buffalo, he took a beating by the coach. He’s one of the hardest workers. Every day, he’s smiling."

Not much else to say about it, found it kind of interesting that Kovy would say that. I dont know if I see that as a quick shot at Ruff or Sabres or not? I doubt it because Kovy's always been a "good guy" but still found this quote interesting...