Morning Links: Darcy Regier is Happy with Portland Roster

We haven't heard much about the Portland Pirates recently but Darcy Regier appears to be happy with the roster.  It is a young roster but a talented roster, especially if Kennedy and Gerbe find their way back their.

Sabres GM confident in Pirates talent " Maine Hockey Journal
Darcy is confident the Portland Pirates will be a competitive team this season. There will be some newcomers in the lineup and they are still looking to add a few pieces. The Pirates will have an interesting mix of speed and size among their forwards.

Sabres sign Rank to AHL contract " Maine Hockey Journal
The Sabres have started to sign players to fill the Portland Pirates roster. Rank is nothing more than a depth player for the Pirates.

Official: New Jersey Devils Resigned Travis Zajac to a 4 Year, $3.887/Year Cap Hit Deal - In Lou We Trust
If you are interested in what Devils fans think of the Zajac signing head to this link and find out. I feel like the Devils did a good job with this signing but I wish they could have made the deal a little cheaper.

How KHL clubs woo NHL free agents: Gerber signs a tax-free, rent-free contract - From The Rink
James Mirtle gives a little insight into hoe the KHL is signing players away from the NHL.

Moore Signs with Columbus; Will Go to OHL - Western College Hockey Blog
John Moore is apparently not going to college. He is likely to play next season in the OHL a move that the NCAA is likely not happy with.