Welcome to May, folks. We're now officially one month loser to the start of the 2011-2012 NHL season!

With Ruff locked up, Sabres set their sights high - The Buffalo News
It didn't take Lindy Ruff long to start looking ahead.

John, Mike and Bucky on Sabres Year-End Presser - Buffalo News Video
The News’ John Vogl, Mike Harrington and Bucky Gleason talk about what the roster needs and the team’s efforts to make themselves a better destination as part of their recap of the Sabres year-end press conference.

On Mike Grier - Top Shelf
Heather's thoughts on the veteran.

The End of the Road - Shots off the Crossbar
What will you remember most about this Sabres season?

Pirates in ‘must-win’ mode - Maine Hockey Journal
It’s a must-win situation for the Portland Pirates.

Flyers goalie carousel keeps on spinning - NHL.com
Philly’s goalie carousel kept spinning Saturday, with coach Peter Laviolette making an in-game change for the fourth time in eight games.

NHL benches linesman accused of ‘stealing’ Chicago Cup puck - Puck Daddy
Miller has been accused by several parties of having taken the game-winning puck from the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, which gave the Chicago Blackhawks their first championship since 1961.

Capitals v. Lightning: A defensive battle? - The Globe and Mail
Formerly high flying teams seem to be all about playing defence these days