'Buffalo is all the better for the many years he spent working here in various broadcast capacities for the Bills, Bisons, Sabres and more. He left town in 1998 to be the original voice of the expansion Predators – and, at age 74, he's still at it.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Pete Weber is the toast of the town in Nashville – and remains so in Buffalo
Archives for February 2025
On Rob Ray’s special night, Sabres get two goals from Jiri Kulich, beat Preds
'Kulich’s second goal of the night 17:56 into the third period clinched the win before a crowd of 18,347 fans.' … [Read more...] about On Rob Ray’s special night, Sabres get two goals from Jiri Kulich, beat Preds
Sabres legend Rob Ray developed into much more than fighter
'“Robby was a really good skater,” said John Van Boxmeer, Ray’s coach with the Rochester Americans. “He had really good speed. At 220 pounds, he could hit you. There’s a lot of players that are fighters that all they can do is if somebody cheap shots a player on their team, they can go out and fight. But Ray would agitate the opposition – “He’d run over you all night long and … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rob Ray developed into much more than fighter
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville Predators lose third straight, fall 4-3 to Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) The Nashville Predators' power play goes cold, other takeaways from 4-3 loss to Buffalo (Nashville Tennessean) Preds Start Back-to-Back With Loss in Buffalo (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery 2 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Kulich’s 2nd goal lifts the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators
'Jason Zucker and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres in an outing they allowed three straight goals after building a 2-0 first-period lead. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s 2nd goal lifts the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators
Feared NHL enforcer Rob Ray shows his emotional side in being inducted into Sabres hall of fame
'It took the mere sight of his parents sitting to his left, and a standing ovation from the thousands of Sabres fans on hand for Ray to nearly give in to his emotions before even beginning his acceptance speech.' … [Read more...] about Feared NHL enforcer Rob Ray shows his emotional side in being inducted into Sabres hall of fame
Kulich helps lift Sabres to win over Predators
'Thanks to a pair of goals from rookie forward Jiri Kulich, including the game-winning tally with 2:04 remaining in regulation, the Sabres were able to earn a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Kulich helps lift Sabres to win over Predators
Opinion: Sabres lost their lead, but battled back to beat Nashville
'In many losses this season the Sabres faded in the third period, but on Friday, they had determination which led to very few errors. The persistence paid off as JJ Peterka led a 3-on-2 up ice. He dished off to Tage Thompson on the right wall and kept coming hard up the middle taking a defenseman with him. That gave Thompson room to find a streaking Jiri Kulich coming up the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lost their lead, but battled back to beat Nashville
Rob Ray becomes 44th member of Sabres Hall of Fame
'"'Boxy' [head coach John Van Boxmeer] gave me the greatest advice on what I need to do to become an NHL player. He told me, at the time, what the Sabres wanted, and he was right. 446 minutes in penalties, 46 fighting majors in my first season in the American Hockey League kind of set the stage for my future career. So thank you to 'Boxy' for that great information," said Ray … [Read more...] about Rob Ray becomes 44th member of Sabres Hall of Fame
Adams ahead of Rob Ray's induction into Sabres Hall of Fame: ''Rayzor' deserves this'
'"It’ll be special, and I know it means a lot to him," said Adams on Friday when joining "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "A little bit of a ceremony this morning, and you could see it in his eyes. He’s a tough guy, but I don’t care how tough you are, it's emotional."' … [Read more...] about Adams ahead of Rob Ray’s induction into Sabres Hall of Fame: ”Rayzor’ deserves this’
'This was pretty darn neat' Rob Ray inducted as 44th member of Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
'"It’s pretty cool. Walked out there with Terry (Pegula) this morning when he unveiled it to me, and I’m standing there with the coaches, Terry, and a bunch of people, I almost cried," Rob Ray told reporters on Friday. "This was pretty darn neat.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This was pretty darn neat’ Rob Ray inducted as 44th member of Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
Sabres rise to the occasion on Rayzor’s night
'Jiri Kulich scored two goals including the winner with 2:04 left in the third period as the Sabres rallied for a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators on Friday night at KeyBank Center after inducting fan favorite Rob Ray into the team’s Hall of Fame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rise to the occasion on Rayzor’s night
Kim Pegula attends the Sabres game, Rob Ray's Hall of Fame induction ceremony
'The Bills and Sabres co-owner was spotted in a suite at the arena for the first time since a debilitating cardiac arrest in the summer of 2022. "So glad to have Kim here on this special night," the Sabres said on social media.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula attends the Sabres game, Rob Ray’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Kulich scores twice, Sabres edge Predators
'Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal, his second of the game, at 17:56 of the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores twice, Sabres edge Predators
Legendary enforcer, fan favorite Ray inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame
'He is the 42nd inductee into the team's Hall of Fame and the first to be granted the honor since former forward Dale Hawerchuk and legendary announcer Rick Jeanneret were back in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Legendary enforcer, fan favorite Ray inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame