Oh sweet weekend, you're finally here. And you know what that means - nobody will write an original hockey piece for the next 2 days. Darn you, summer!

Kaleta Signs, Kovie a UFA again, Regier Speaks - Sabre Noise
Patrick Kaleta will be a Buffalo Sabre for another two years.  If his career keeps progressing the way it has been, Tim is quite content continuing to bring back.

What to Expect: Tim Connolly - Shutdown Pair
Now HERE we go.  The player everyone loves to hate, or at least strongly dislike. What will happen to him this year?

NHL Deputy Commissioner Daly statement regarding Kovalchuk's free agent signing with the Devils - NHL.com
It sounds very legal.

As we wait on the Ilya Kovalchuk drama, a few thoughts to ponder - ESPN
Scott Burnside talks about Kovy, Modano, Kaberle and more.

Video: Inside the Sami Salo-injuring world of Floorball - Puck Daddy
Canuck's defenseman Sami Salo tore his Achilles tendon playing Floorball. What is it? Find out here.

Paul Bissonnette, the NHL's social networking revolutionary - THN
Far from a household name, the Coyotes enforcer had some of the most intriguing Twitter messages until his account mysteriously disappeared.