Taro T Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Fixed. I see nothing in this blurb that suggests Rick is retiring. Oh, it's on. I challenge you to a duel. However, I don't see how, technically, I am going to get mine into an audio format to upload. Point taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I wonder if the Sabres might bring an outsider, similar to Brian Duff, to perform whatever function RJ does not want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 When Ted Darling was let go, it seemed like a pretty big void to fill. Eventually the Sabres put RJ on the tube. When RJ goes, it will be a big void to fill. And when RJ goes, we'll get a new announcer. If we're lucky, he'll be good. If he's not good, we'll see yet another one before long. Personally, I'd prefer a great team and a crappy announcer rather that a crappy team and a great announcer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I wonder if the Sabres might bring an outsider, similar to Brian Duff, to perform whatever function RJ does not want. Duffer was a key pick up. It was easy to see how good he was in only a few games. Hopefully selecting a pbp broadcaster will be just as easy. If he's not good, we'll see yet another one before long. From previous interactions I've had with him, Theodus Blackula seems to understand the importance of broadcast quality. I wish and believe this to be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Oh, it's on. I challenge you to a duel. However, I don't see how, technically, I am going to get mine into an audio format to upload. What, are you recording to wire reel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Funny! I literally have nothing to record with. I'll look into gettng something if you and others want to join in a Jeanneret impression contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 All I have to say is if RJ retires and is replaced with Sylvester, I'll never forgive Pegula. Screw the hydrofracking, he could directly poison the water coming to where I live and I wouldn't be as angry as if Sylvester gets the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 All I have to say is if RJ retires and is replaced with Sylvester, I'll never forgive Pegula. Screw the hydrofracking, he could directly poison the water coming to where I live and I wouldn't be as angry as if Sylvester gets the call. Seeing as how Sylvester was removed from the TV broadcast altogether, I have a hard time believing that this scenario is plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Whoever takes over RJ when the time comes....let's just hope shares that same enthusiasm and love for the team. I can't stand announcers who don't sound like they give a ######. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishoph Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 While it's sad to see RJ go, and the memories will last forever. There will never be another RJ but in the same sense, to the newer fans, they wont ever know the good RJ. Today's RJ is nothing of the old. He's def several steps down from his past and it's probably best for him to leave and carry on his life, and allow the Sabres to move on as well. He's not the RJ i grew up loving. Last few seasons, theres been several games he's been pretty bad. Agreed. :thumbsup: Rick did have quite a few bad games in the past couple of years and if it was any body else, it would of been a joke, but he is Rick Jeanneret, so I know for myself, It really didn't bother me. When he does retire, it will be a sad day in Sabres history. At the age of 71, that is a pretty hectic schedule. As I feel with all people that age, he deserves to relax and spend time with Family and enjoy the years he has left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Jeanneret to Return Next Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Good. Maybe he was waiting to see if the next coach's name was going to be Vladimirislavich Blongporoivhistanislavislav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Finally some good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ugh. more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Opposing view: Yes, he's a legend, but he should have retired a couple years ago. Increasingly he seems lost out there; he can't keep up. Nothing worse that missing that the goal was scored and calling it a few seconds later. Ouch. I'm ready for the New Sabres. The new team, the new coach (disappointed in the RR announcement), the new play-by-play guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Opposing view: Yes, he's a legend, but he should have retired a couple years ago. Increasingly he seems lost out there; he can't keep up. Nothing worse that missing that the goal was scored and calling it a few seconds later. Ouch. I'm ready for the New Sabres. The new team, the new coach (disappointed in the RR announcement), the new play-by-play guy. You're so anxious for Kevin Sylvester every game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 You're so anxious for Kevin Sylvester every game? Kevin is milquetoast, he'll fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ugh. more of the same. I bet they didn't even interview another guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 You're so anxious for Kevin Sylvester every game? Not my first choice, but I don't think he's as bad as the rest of the board thinks he is. I doubt he'd get it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Opposing view: Yes, he's a legend, but he should have retired a couple years ago. Increasingly he seems lost out there; he can't keep up. Nothing worse that missing that the goal was scored and calling it a few seconds later. Ouch. I'm ready for the New Sabres. The new team, the new coach (disappointed in the RR announcement), the new play-by-play guy. Could it be he's just as bored as the rest of us? God knows I've felt like nodding off several times watching the Sabres brand of "hockey" over the past years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAAAUGHT!!! Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Opposing view: Yes, he's a legend, but he should have retired a couple years ago. Increasingly he seems lost out there; he can't keep up. Nothing worse that missing that the goal was scored and calling it a few seconds later. Ouch. I'm ready for the New Sabres. The new team, the new coach (disappointed in the RR announcement), the new play-by-play guy. SHAAAAAAUGHT!!!! RJ at 50% is still better than almost everyone else at 100%. He seems as frustrated as the rest of us watching this team flounder. Buffalo will lose a national treasure the day RJ retires. Long live the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 So Vogl's sources about ending the simulcast were bad? You're so anxious for Kevin Sylvester every game? There is this. Opposing view: Yes, he's a legend, but he should have retired a couple years ago. Increasingly he seems lost out there; he can't keep up. Nothing worse that missing that the goal was scored and calling it a few seconds later. Ouch. I'm ready for the New Sabres. The new team, the new coach (disappointed in the RR announcement), the new play-by-play guy. This seems fair. Rick is up and down at this stage. On his good nights, he's about as good as he ever was. What gets on my nerves is the annual drama about whether he's returning, stoked by Rick himself apparently. Is he insecure? He should know he's beloved. He's got one year left on his contract? Why the need for an "announcement" — unless it's to announce he's retiring. And now the intrigue about how many games, and when the schedule comes out, another announcement. Come to think of it, maybe the drama is part Rick and part marketing. Ted and co. know Rick is the brand. The annual offseason Rickapalooza is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Why the need for an "announcement" Because asshats like John Vogl run unconfirmed crap, like possible changes in the broadcast, in their round up articles and need to be straightened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 What gets on my nerves is the annual drama about whether he's returning, stoked by Rick himself apparently. Is he insecure? He should know he's beloved. He's got one year left on his contract? Why the need for an "announcement" — unless it's to announce he's retiring. And now the intrigue about how many games, and when the schedule comes out, another announcement. Come to think of it, maybe the drama is part Rick and part marketing. Ted and co. know Rick is the brand. The annual offseason Rickapalooza is good. Perhaps he's being honest and actually waffling about it. I suppose you could be mad that he chooses to say anything, but there's no way to solve that until the news stops asking about it. Even a "No Comment" would spawn a few threads around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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