Daily Links for Thursday, Aug 4

A few things on new Sabres assistant coach Kevyn Adams today, and some links on Shea Weber's monster arbitration award after the break.

ADAMS THRILLED FOR NEW ROLE - Buffalo Sabres
Kevyn Adams was introduced to the media today as Ruff’s new assistant, and the head coach said it came down to one simple intangible.

Sabres' Ruff makes a local call in hiring Adams - The Buffalo News
A hometown kid grows up cheering for the Sabres, winds up beating them en route to the Stanley Cup and returns home to help coach them in their quest to win a Stanley Cup? It would sound like a corny sports fairytale if it weren't true, but actually it's a brief synopsis of the life and times of Kevyn Adams.

Sabres Confirm Roy on Twitter; Important Rules for Fans - BSN
It appears the player-mandated ban on public Twitter accounts may finally be over. Here are some easy to remember rules for interacting with the players in the social media scene.

Shea Weber, David Poile happy to have an agreement done for 2011-12 - NHL.com
While both parties said reaching arbitration wasn't ideal, Nashville Predators general manager David Poile and captain Shea Weber said Wednesday their relationship remains sound and more work will be done to keep the Norris Trophy runner-up in Tennessee for a long time.

If Predators aren’t Cup worthy, Shea Weber’s leaving Nashville - Puck Daddy
For the Nashville Predators, finding reasons to criticize Shea Weber as a star NHL defenseman during their arbitration hearing was a challenge.

Top 10: Most importing summer signings - THN
Plenty of money was tossed around, but some will have a much bigger impact on teams and the entire NHL.

Sharks sign D Colin White to one-year deal that costs San Jose $1 million - Working the Corners
It's official: Sharks have signed D Colin White to a one-year, $1-million contract.