Archives for January 16, 2011

'"We don't have room for this kind of stuff," Miller said. "We've got to wake up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres held under siege

'ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reported Saturday night that the NHL has asked the Sabres to be one of the six teams that will head overseas to begin the 2011-12 season in the annual Premiere Games.' … [Read more...] about European opener may be in the offing

John Tavares nets second career hat trick after All-Star Game snub, leads Islanders over Sabres 5-3 (New York Daily News) Tavares has hat trick in Islanders' win (Newsday) Nielsen (groin) remains out of lineup (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Islanders 5, Sabres 3 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We gave them every opportunity to capitalize in the second,” Miller said. “Tavares is a very tough kid.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares&#8217 hat trick lifts Islanders over Sabres

'"The second period was a disaster for us," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We had no coverage in front of the net tonight. Two or three goals came off rebounds. We gave this game away."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 5, Buffalo 3

'Later in the period Tavares used a nifty shot to beat Miller and tie the score 1-1. The 2009 1st overall pick received a pass in the slot and picked the top right corner of the net to tie the game. Tavares caught Miller sliding to the opposite side of the net on the score. Just a few minutes later Tavares scored his second goal of the night to give the Isles a 2-1 lead. … [Read more...] about Tavares Leads Islanders To 5-3 Win Over Sabres

Gragnani sets it all up for Pirates, 8-3 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates fillet the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks buried late by Pirates (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Dominate Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks have rough go in 8-3 loss in Portland (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage