'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
Archives for April 1, 2022
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?
Rick Jeanneret set to have banner raised to KeyBank Center rafters
'"Pretty heady company is what I'm thinking about right off the bat," said Jeanneret when asked about joining the ranks of Gilbert Perreault, Pat LaFontaine and others in the rafters. "I hope that wherever they put me, the players on either side of me might move over a little bit, because I am a little rounder around the belly than I used to be, and certainly than any of the … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret set to have banner raised to KeyBank Center rafters
A 'scary good' career: Buffalo Sabres honor Rick Jeanneret with RJ Night at KeyBank Center, banner hanging from rafters
'"Well, let's put it this way," Jeanneret said to 7 Sports director Matt Bové, "it's been a hell of a run, and it's been awesome."' … [Read more...] about A ‘scary good’ career: Buffalo Sabres honor Rick Jeanneret with RJ Night at KeyBank Center, banner hanging from rafters
Rick Jeanneret reflects on 51 years with Buffalo Sabres
'“There’s only 30 jobs in the world,” RJ said. “That’s all there is and it’s been pretty good. “It’s treated me well. It’s been a nice life to live. I respect the job and the people who listen and watch I know respect me and again that’s something I’m going to have to think about in the next couple of days as to what’s going to happen on Friday emotionally. Basically, I don’t … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret reflects on 51 years with Buffalo Sabres
Banner night: Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret tonight
'“That’s something you can ask me on April the 2nd, because I really don’t know," he said. "I know it’s happening the night of the first. I know there will be a lot of people in this building, which will be nice to see, for one thing. I honestly, I can’t envision what I would feel like at all. I will after I experience it.”' … [Read more...] about Banner night: Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret tonight
Local brewery honors Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret ahead of banner night
'And if you want to celebrate Jeanneret even more, just go to Resurgence Brewing Company, where they are celebrating him all week in the taproom. In fact, they renamed a bunch of their beers after some famous RJ calls such as "Now do you believe?" and "Scary good."' … [Read more...] about Local brewery honors Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret ahead of banner night
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top five facts from the month of March (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage