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The Sabres Report - Aug 19, 2023

On franchise's somber day, Sabres past and present remember Rick Jeanneret

'“We’re going to celebrate RJ every day,” General Manager Kevyn Adams said on a video call with reporters. “You walk into KeyBank Center and he’s part of the fabric of this organization. He’s part of the history, the legendary calls, the relationships. “I don’t think there’s a hockey fan in the world that doesn’t know that voice. You can close your eyes and that’s just the … [Read more...] about On franchise’s somber day, Sabres past and present remember Rick Jeanneret

Buffalo News | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Alan Pergament: Rick Jeanneret died with the priceless knowledge of how much WNY loved him

'Jeanneret didn’t make every big goal as exciting as the birth of a child, but, at times, he came close.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Rick Jeanneret died with the priceless knowledge of how much WNY loved him

Buffalo News | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Tributes pour in as NHL and sports figures react to the death of Rick Jeanneret

'“Rick Jeanneret’s unmistakable voice was the signature sound of Buffalo Sabres hockey for half a century,” the league said. “He brought the essence of our game into the homes of Western New Yorkers with passion and excitement and a remarkable flair for capturing the moment."' … [Read more...] about Tributes pour in as NHL and sports figures react to the death of Rick Jeanneret

Buffalo News | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Erik Brady: With loss of Rick Jeanneret, August takes another beloved broadcaster

'Pete Weber, voice of the Nashville Predators, knew them both. He got to know Scully in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Weber was the color analyst for the Los Angeles Kings. And he got to know Jeanneret during two stints in Buffalo, including a long run when both worked Sabres games. "Vin was lyrical. He took you gently by the hand and guided you," Weber says. "Rick was … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: With loss of Rick Jeanneret, August takes another beloved broadcaster

Buffalo News | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Sabres trade Ilya Lyubushkin to Ducks

'Trading Lyubushkin gives the Sabres $8,776,430 of projected salary cap space, according to capfriendly.com, enough room to make a significant addition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ilya Lyubushkin to Ducks

Olean Times Herald | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Rick Jeanneret left lasting impact with Sabres, community: ‘A way that you endeared to him’

'“I don’t think there’s a hockey fan in the world that doesn’t know that voice,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. “You can close your eyes and that’s just the voice and that will be with us all forever.”' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret left lasting impact with Sabres, community: ‘A way that you endeared to him’

Olean Times Herald | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Remembering ‘RJ,’ Buffalo’s top-shelf hockey announcer

'“I treat the fight just like any other part of the game, a great goal, a great save, a big hit, anything else and a fight I would just deal with it as it came along,” Jeanneret said. “Do I care if they banned it from the game? No, I wouldn’t, but they haven’t. The fact of the matter is as long as it’s still legal, you can’t come back on me and say, ‘How come you make them … [Read more...] about Remembering ‘RJ,’ Buffalo’s top-shelf hockey announcer

Olean Times Herald | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Remembering RJ: Hockey fans, Sabres, media react to passing of longtime broadcaster Rick Jeanneret

'Most broadcasters connect with fans and other media members who spend years listening to their voice on the airwaves, describing the action of their favorite team or the one they spend countless hours covering. But what was so unique about Jeanneret was his relationship with the Sabres players throughout his 51 years on the microphone.' … [Read more...] about Remembering RJ: Hockey fans, Sabres, media react to passing of longtime broadcaster Rick Jeanneret

Batavia Daily News | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Sabato: An ode to Rick Jeanneret, the greatest Sabre of them all

'Jeanneret brought more excitement for a random game in February as most announcers would for a playoff game. There was palpable disappointment when you saw the television listings and saw the Sabres would be playing a nationally televised game and Jeanneret would not be on the call.' … [Read more...] about Sabato: An ode to Rick Jeanneret, the greatest Sabre of them all

Niagara Gazette | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Reactions flood in after Rick Jeanneret's death

'When news broke about the death of Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret on Thursday at age 81, tributes immediately began pouring in. Those continued Friday, as former players, colleagues and coaches offered their remembrances on X — formerly Twitter — of the legendary announcer, who called Sabres games for 51 years before retiring at the end of the 2021-22 season after the … [Read more...] about Reactions flood in after Rick Jeanneret’s death

Niagara Gazette | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Jeanneret remembered in Niagara for his colourful, memorable Buffalo Sabres calls

'“The way he started his hockey broadcasting … it was just an accident,” said Hewitt. “The announcer took ill, and they asked him to fill in and that was the beginning of a storied career. He was quite a character. He was so different. There was nothing subdued about Rick.”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret remembered in Niagara for his colourful, memorable Buffalo Sabres calls

Niagara Falls Review | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Saturday's Anaheim Coverage

Ducks acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Sabres for 4th-round pick (Orange County Register) Ducks Acquire Defenseman Lyubushkin from Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Anaheim Coverage

SabreSpace.com | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

'Lyubushkin had 14 points in 68 games with Buffalo last season. He led the Sabres’ defensemen in hits and blocked shots per 60 minutes of play, and he played extensively as a penalty-killer.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks acquire defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Buffalo for a 4th-round draft pick

AP | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Rick Jeanneret’s legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

'The magnitude of his legacy and the many people he touched was apparent a day later, with “RIPRJ” trending on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret’s legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

AP | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More

Rick Jeanneret, Hall of Fame broadcaster and longtime Sabres play-by-play announcer, dies at 81

'Jeanneret provided the soundtrack for some of the most exciting moments in franchise history. Jeanneret's most iconic is probably his "May Day" call of Brady May's overtime goal against the Boston Bruins in the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs that sent the Sabres to the second round for the first time in a decade.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, Hall of Fame broadcaster and longtime Sabres play-by-play announcer, dies at 81

CBS Sports | Aug 19, 2023 | Read More
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