Morning Links: Kane to Speak

Patrick Kane is ready to break his silence regarding the incident with the cab driver in Buffalo.  There is also plenty of talk about international hockey at both the professional and junior ranks.

Sabres Edge: Kane statement coming Monday
Kane to give his statement later today. This should be interesting although I expect to hear something like "I am innocent of all charges", "I can't comment on that because of an ongoing trial". The usual things you here from the accused.

Kane just another victim of hockey's 'dirty little secret'
A nice story about the Patrick Kane incident and other bad decisions made late at night/early morning by NHL players.

Better Know an Olympic Preliminary Roster: Germany - Slap Shot Blog - NYTimes.com
Three Bufalo Sabres forwards are on the preliminary roster for German Olympic team. Jochen Hecht has been a staple with the German team for years and Felix Schutz and Philip Gogulla join him on the preliminary roster.

SabresProspects.com - The #1 Source On the Future Blue & Gold: Knapp to miss start; Nats wrap up
Bakes has a good look at the camps for the United States and Canadian junior teams. It's unfortunate that Knapp will not be able to get a start.

No-trade clause kicks in for Kaberle - Sportsnet.ca
Maybe this will put an end to the fake Kaberle to Buffalo rumors.

Five suggestions to improve NHL Network - Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
Puck Daddy takes a look at five suggestions to improve the NHL Network. Anyone have any ideas?

A Post Now Obsolete, Clearly Two Days Overdue | The Goose's Roost
Another post about Twitter. Do any of you use Twitter? What are your thoughts on the Twitter rage?