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Sabres Links: Hodgson signs, Sabres willing to retain some of Vanek's salary, Rolston speaks

A busy day in Sabresland it was! With Hodgson signed, the roster seems all but set for pre-season. Oh man, hockey is almost here!

Sabres sign Cody Hodgson to new six-year deal [Sportsnet.ca]
Ron Rolston speaks, addresses captaincy, defensive pairings, new philosophy [Buffalo News]
According to a report, the Sabres are willing to retain some of Thomas Vanek's salary in a trade [Pro Hockey Talk]/

World Cup of soccer could be coming soon [Toronto Sun]
Joni Pitkanen to miss entire season with injury [Hurricanes.com]
Stan Bowman gets two year extension from Chicago [TSN]
In addition to Tim Thomas and Jose Theodore, the Panthers also invited Ilya Bryzgalov to camp [Sun-Sentinel]
Marty Biron missing camp due to personal issue, Johan Hedberg gets a PTO [Pro Hockey Talk]/