'Growing up in Toronto, there are three play-by-play men synonymous with my childhood: Bob Cole, Joe Bowen and Rick Jeanneret. Each one is different, but growing up a Leafs fan, my father and I used to tune into Sabres games simply to hear Rick Jeanneret. I was a Blue and White kid, but I wanted the Sabres to win in overtime every night because it meant we got an iconic call … [Read more...] about Doerrie’s Top 10 Favorite Rick Jeanneret Signature Calls
The Sabres Report - Aug 19, 2023
Opinion: Remembering a legend
'Whatever favorite Sabres moments you have, Jeanneret's voice will forever be linked to them. You can't talk about the first half century of the Sabres' existence without detailing his immeasurable contributions to the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remembering a legend
Former Buffalo Sabres players and the hockey world respond to the passing of Rick Jeanneret
'7 News spoke with former Sabres goalie and current broadcaster Martin Biron, former Sabres forward and current broadcaster Rob Ray, former Sabres beat reporter and current editor at The Athletic John Vogl, and former WGR 550 radio host Howard Simon as they remember RJ and his legacy.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres players and the hockey world respond to the passing of Rick Jeanneret
Sabres trade D Ilya Lyubushkin to Anaheim for 4th round pick in 2025
'The Sabres needed to trade at least one defenseman after signing Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson in free agency. That gave Buffalo nine players at the position signed to one-way NHL contracts. There is room for only seven or eight D-men on the opening night roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade D Ilya Lyubushkin to Anaheim for 4th round pick in 2025
Sabres: ‘We’re going to celebrate RJ every day’
'“We are going to celebrate RJ every day,” Adams said Friday via videoconference. “You walk into KeyBank Center, he is part of the fabric of this organization. He is part of the history, the legendary calls, the relationships. Through what we are trying to build here, Donny and I talk about this all the time, something special and someplace where the players truly want to be a … [Read more...] about Sabres: ‘We’re going to celebrate RJ every day’
Tributes pour in for Rick Jeanneret
'Former and current members of the Buffalo Sabres reacted to the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who died on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Tributes pour in for Rick Jeanneret
Sabres announcer Dan Dunleavy looks back on decade of lessons learned, fun times had with ‘RJ’
'“I think RJ is the one that you knew you could not emulate, everything he did was just so unique,” Dunleavy said. “I knew coming in there’s not a chance you could be another Rick Jeanneret and that’s one of the reasons why I accepted the opportunity,” said Dunleavy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer Dan Dunleavy looks back on decade of lessons learned, fun times had with ‘RJ’
‘The voice of Buffalo has been silenced’: Sabres fans honor Rick Jeanneret’s legacy
'“Just hearing his voice brings back a bunch of memories,” said life-long Sabres fan JoAnn Thomason. “I grow up listening to him, going to games, it’s just, I don’t know, I feel like the voice of Buffalo has been silenced. He was a great guy and he did so much for the team, and the city.”' … [Read more...] about ‘The voice of Buffalo has been silenced’: Sabres fans honor Rick Jeanneret’s legacy
Rick Jeanneret’s most memorable Sabres calls
'From his reusable hallmarks to one-of-a-kind gems, we remember him with a list of his finest moments on the microphone.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret’s most memorable Sabres calls
Fans and players remember Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret
'"Always listened to him, you know, always listened to the voice and all that even down in San Antonio, you know, we'd listen to him. Get the remote broadcast," Sabres fan Jim Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Fans and players remember Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret
NHL community remembers Rick Jeanneret
'Some of Jeanneret's most memorable calls involved goals former Buffalo Sabres' captain Pat LaFontaine scored. Lafontaine fondly remembers Jeanneret in a post on his foundations social media page.' … [Read more...] about NHL community remembers Rick Jeanneret
Sabres acquire 4th-round pick in 2025 NHL Draft from Ducks for Lyubushkin
'Lyubushkin, 29, signed a two-year contract with the Sabres on July 13, 2022. In 68 games last season, he scored two goals and recorded 14 points, including a shorthanded overtime winner against the Lightning in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 4th-round pick in 2025 NHL Draft from Ducks for Lyubushkin
Hockey world pays tribute to Rick Jeanneret
'Although words can't fully describe what he meant to the organization, its fans and hockey enthusiasts across the globe, everyone can agree that his words and voice will play in our minds forever.' … [Read more...] about Hockey world pays tribute to Rick Jeanneret
The Sabres Report - Aug 18, 2023
Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81
'Jeanneret, who formed a play-by-play pair for the ages with longtime voice of the Sabres Ted Darling, started his career as the analyst on the team’s radio broadcasts during the 1971-72 season, Buffalo’s second in the NHL. He moved full-time to television in 1995 and the team went to a simulcast in 1997, with Jeanneret calling the game on both radio and TV with partners Jim … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81
Rick Jeanneret, legendary voice of Sabres, dies at 81
'Jeanneret died following a two-year battle with multi-organ failures, according to his family.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, legendary voice of Sabres, dies at 81