'For those who didn’t attend a game during the abbreviated 2020-21 season, and those who needed a reason to return following the dismantling of the Sabres’ former core, this was their first in-person introduction to the band of young players who are blossoming in Jeanneret’s final season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres treat sold-out crowd to complete effort on RJ Night
Archives for April 2, 2022
Mike Harrington: RJ gets his 'beautiful noise' on amazing night in Sabres history
'It's what this hockey town has lacked so often in the last 11 years because there hasn't remotely been enough to cheer for.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: RJ gets his ‘beautiful noise’ on amazing night in Sabres history
Erik Brady: Pete Weber comes home to do his job and to say goodbye to Rick Jeanneret
'“Rick takes a very simple approach,” Pete says. “He takes the first page of the lineup sheet, and that’s really what he works off of. He watches the game and describes what he sees. I can’t think of a better way to approach life.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Pete Weber comes home to do his job and to say goodbye to Rick Jeanneret
On Rick Jeanneret’s night, Sabres ride wave of emotion, beat Predators
'“There is no question players fed off of that crowd,” said coach Don Granato, who donned suspenders and turtleneck for his postgame news conference, a tribute to Jeanneret. “There’s no doubt. The energy in that building, I mean, they knew the fans were coming. The history. For all of us not from Buffalo here with this privilege, honor of being here and being part of the … [Read more...] about On Rick Jeanneret’s night, Sabres ride wave of emotion, beat Predators
Memories of listening to Rick Jeanneret special for Sabres’ Alex Tuch
'“We loved it, and honestly, when you think about watching the Sabres on TV, you think about Rick Jeanneret calling the game. And if you don’t, I’d call you a liar, because he’s an icon. It was countless memories. It was just a lot of fun over the years.”' … [Read more...] about Memories of listening to Rick Jeanneret special for Sabres’ Alex Tuch
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Fast-paced start ends with Nashville Predators' loss against Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Preds Start Final Month of Regular Season with Loss in Buffalo (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Olofsson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over Preds
'“I think this game is a start to that. And obviously, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” added Krebs, who had a goal and assist. “But now, that was a lot of fun. When playoffs hopefully come around here soon, it’s going to be electric.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over Preds
Sabres raise banner honoring longtime broadcaster Jeanneret
'“I stood down here 10 years ago upon my induction into the Sabres hall of fame, and I remember saying that night, this is the only job I ever wanted. This is the only place I wanted to be,” Jeanneret said during a 15-minute ceremony held before the Sabres’ 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. “I meant every word on that particular night. And boy, do I mean it now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise banner honoring longtime broadcaster Jeanneret
Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Preds 4-3
'After six goals in the first, it was a quiet second period until Victor Olofsson blasted a one-timer past Juuse Saros on the power play with 5:35 left giving the Sabres a 4-3 lead.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Preds 4-3
Rick Jeanneret helped develop Kevyn Adams' love for hockey
'Adams knew of Jeanneret before he even knew his love for the game of hockey. He said, “You just close your eyes and you can think of so many different moments and hearing that voice, you get goosebumps just thinking back on it and for me as a kid, my parents used to send me to bed and I’d be in bed and they’d let me listen to the games on the radio and then I remember my mom … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret helped develop Kevyn Adams’ love for hockey
Sabres, fans honor Rick Jeanneret on 'RJ Night'
'"It was wonderful," said Jeanneret following Friday's banner raising ceremony during the first intermission. "I mean, to see all of the guys that came back for this, all the alumni guys and to have all the former broadcasters that I've worked with over the years, that's pretty special too. It was awfully nice knowing they had my back, so to speak, when I was up there … [Read more...] about Sabres, fans honor Rick Jeanneret on ‘RJ Night’
What a night it was celebrating Rick Jeanneret
'I wish I could write the proper words here on how honored I was to be in that arena honoring a legend I grew up listening to. My ultimate goal was to do play-by-play for the Buffalo Sabres and when I reached that goal, I reflected on how much Jeanneret influenced me.' … [Read more...] about What a night it was celebrating Rick Jeanneret
Buffalo Sabres cap off RJ Night with 4-3 win over Predators
'Neither team had a problem finding the back of the net in the first period. An early 3-1 lead vanished and became a 3-3 tie after 20 minutes. Tage Thompson scored two of Buffalo's three goals and reached the 30-goal mark.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres cap off RJ Night with 4-3 win over Predators
Sabres fans celebrate Jeanneret’s top shelf career
'When RJ appeared on the big screen for the first time, fans cheered for several minutes, interrupting the remarks from owner Terry Pegula. In his emotional speech to fans, Jeanneret remembered 51 years of “beautiful noise,” but not in the way Neil Diamond wrote. RJ’s is different. “My beautiful noise is the roar of the crowd,” he said in his pregame speech.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans celebrate Jeanneret’s top shelf career
Rick Jeanneret speaks about RJ Night during first intermission
'The team announced via Twitter Friday afternoon that they would be sporting an “RJ” patch on their jerseys to honor Jeanneret, whose time in the booth makes him the longest-tenured play-by-play broadcaster in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret speaks about RJ Night during first intermission