'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
Archives for April 2022
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
On his banner night, Rick Jeanneret tells Sabres fans 'I love you'
'"I thought 'I love you' kind of summed it up. It means everything to me. I've been here for 51 years. ... It's just something that came to mind. I didn't know how to end it. I honestly didn't. I had to speak, and I had to say something, and I thought that was the best way to end it," Jeanneret said after the first intermission of "RJ Night."' … [Read more...] about On his banner night, Rick Jeanneret tells Sabres fans ‘I love you’
Sabres defeat Predators after longtime broadcaster Jeanneret honored
'Peyton Krebs and Victor Olofsson each had a goal and an assist, Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch each had two assists, and Craig Anderson made 22 saves for the Sabres (25-33-11), who honored longtime team broadcaster Rick Jeanneret before the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Predators after longtime broadcaster Jeanneret honored
Sabres honor legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret with RJ Night
'"You deserve to be in the rafters as much as anyone who played here," said former Sabres forward and current analyst Rob Ray. "You are the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret with RJ Night
Sabres players give stick taps to Jeanneret, escort him out on ice
'The night was all about Jeanneret from the start, as Sabres players entered the arena wearing his trademark suspenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players give stick taps to Jeanneret, escort him out on ice
'Beautiful Noise' | Sellout crowd pays tribute on Jeanneret's night
'It would take shapes of "RJ! RJ!" and "Thank you, RJ!" as the Sabres battled out the final minute of a 4-3 win, after which Alex Tuch - who grew up listening to Jeanneret call games with his father in Syracuse - joined Cody Eakin in escorting Jeanneret onto the ice for a salute from the team.' … [Read more...] about ‘Beautiful Noise’ | Sellout crowd pays tribute on Jeanneret’s night
At The Final Horn | Thompson hits 30 goals as Sabres win on RJ Night
'Tage Thompson scored twice to hit the 30-goal mark in the Sabres' 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday at KeyBank Center. Peyton Krebs and Victor Olofsson also scored while Craig Anderson made 22 saves.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Thompson hits 30 goals as Sabres win on RJ Night
Sabres honor Jeanneret with banner ceremony
'His banner joins those of Sabres alumni Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Tim Horton, Danny Gare, Pat LaFontaine and Dominik Hasek, and original owners Seymour H. Knox III and Northrup R. Knox.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Jeanneret with banner ceremony
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Ruotsalainen, Kochetkov, Daccord named award winners for March (TheAHL.com) Peterka’s hat trick not enough in 5-4 loss to Cleveland (Amerks.com) Monsters hold on for 5-4 win over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: This is RJ's night to go to the top shelf at KeyBank Center
'We haven't had too many memorable moments downtown over the last decade, but RJ Night figures to be one of them. The Sabres will host a pregame ceremony in honor of their retiring legend and will unveil a banner in the KeyBank Center rafters that will stand forever as a testament to his amazing career.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This is RJ’s night to go to the top shelf at KeyBank Center
Sabres’ Rick Jeanneret, Brad May ‘tied at the hip’ by ‘May Day’ goal
'“For one moment, the game stopped for me and celebrated me by playing Rick’s call,” May said. “And all of a sudden, I was Brad to most, whatever, ‘Maysie,’ or whatever my name was. Then the next day I was ‘May Day,’ and it’s never turned back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rick Jeanneret, Brad May ‘tied at the hip’ by ‘May Day’ goal
Friday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo hosts Nashville after Girgensons’ 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Preds at Sabres Preview (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage
Opinion: Safe to enjoy Sabres hockey again?
'Now, how does the organization make that last long enough to actually matter in the standings? They’re obviously going to need more good players. The good news is, there are more good players coming in the form of Owen Power, Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka. There will be loads of salary cap space to add, and as much as free agency can be a trap door, the Sabres will need to spend … [Read more...] about Opinion: Safe to enjoy Sabres hockey again?