Daily Links for Thursday, Aug 12

There was plenty of Sabres news yesterday, as you can read in the posts below. We have some alternate takes here today.

Sabres re-sign Mancari to one year deal - Maine Hockey Journal
Some nice commentary here about Mancari with quotes from last summer about how much he doesn't want to play in Portland.

It's A-Comin'... - Hockey Night in Buffalo
Caroline gives her thoughts on camp, the jerseys, Tim Kennedy, and Ryan Miller's mustache.

Opinion: Upon Review, Kennedy Release Was Right Move - Buffalo Sports Daily
Will Eldredge agrees with D.O.'s post from a few days ago that Kennedy's release was a good hockey decision.

Kane Set To Bring The Cup To Buffalo - WGR 550
Fresh off a Stanley Cup victory with the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo native Patrick Kane will get his day with hockey's holy grail on Friday and is scheduled to bring the Cup to WNY.

In a chart: How the Kovalchuk contract compares to the other - Twitpic
This graph compiled by James Mirtle of the Toronto Globe & Mail.

2011's top prospects will get an early look-see - NHL.com
The 2010 NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp Fueled by G Series will bring together 2011 Draft prospects and some new ideas.

Eventually, they'll figure out what we want to see on NHL Network - Puck Daddy
Chris Botta of FanHouse had breakfast with NHL COO John Collins (SPOILER WARNING: They had coffee and eggs) to discuss a great many things about the league's marketing and television plans.