'The celebration falls on the anniversary of one of RJ’s most famous calls: Legion of Doom. He made the call when Derek Plante scored against the Ottawa to push the Sabres to the second round of the 1997 playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Curtain call for Sabres’ announcer Rick Jeanneret ends in o-o-o-overtime
Archives for April 2022
Fond Farewell: Rick Jeanneret signs off for the final time
'"Cozens shot right on and he scores! Casey ... Casey at the bat ... Casey Mittelstadt hammers it home ... and Buffalo wins it in ooooovertime."' … [Read more...] about Fond Farewell: Rick Jeanneret signs off for the final time
Sabres defeat Blackhawks in OT in season finale for each
'"It's a good way to end the year, I think," Mittelstadt said. "Obviously, there's been some ups and downs for everyone. It's a great way to end the year, a great way to end it for 'RJ'. Me and 'Cozey' we were talking, we're pretty proud to be his last call."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Blackhawks in OT in season finale for each
Sabres make Jeanneret's final broadcast a memorable one
'Current players, new and old, also wished him well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Jeanneret’s final broadcast a memorable one
Sabres goalie Subban sings national anthem before game, crushes
'He did more than an admirable job as teammates faces lit up with smiles during the performance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Subban sings national anthem before game, crushes
Sabres' OT victory over Blackhawks was symbolic of a memorable season
'It was a season of culture building, as indicated by the two men who captured the attention of the crowd before the puck even dropped against the Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ OT victory over Blackhawks was symbolic of a memorable season
At The Final Horn | Mittelstadt scores OT winner for RJ's last call
'Casey Mittelstadt buried a rebound at 2:07 of - well, oooovertime - to seal a come-from-behind, 3-2 victory for the Sabres over the Chicago Blackhawks in their season finale on Friday.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Mittelstadt scores OT winner for RJ’s last call
Okposo named 2021-22 Rick Martin Memorial Award winner
'As voted on by the fans, the award is presented each season to the player fans believe best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Okposo named 2021-22 Rick Martin Memorial Award winner
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' playoff hopes alive following win over Utica; UPL leaves with injury (Buffalo News) Dynamic season earns Sabres prospect Jack Quinn AHL top rookie honors (Olean Times Herald) Amerks rout Comets in regular-season finale (Amerks.com) Deleo scores 19th as Comets fall in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Buffalo hosts Chicago after shootout victory (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Close Out Season in Buffalo (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
Observations: Sabres cap road schedule with streak-snapping 5-0 loss in Boston
'"We had our opportunities," said Sabres center Dylan Cozens. "We had lots of shots. They just found a way to put it in the back of the net and we didn’t. They scored on their power play, and we didn’t. ... It's a frustrating one to lose."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres cap road schedule with streak-snapping 5-0 loss in Boston
Sabres notebook: Casey Fitzgerald learning through 'ups and downs' on defense
'Here, at the home of the Bruins, Fitzgerald won two state championships with Malden Catholic High School and competed in big games as a defenseman for Boston College, including the annual Beanpot and Hockey East tournaments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Casey Fitzgerald learning through ‘ups and downs’ on defense
Sabres legend Rick Jeanneret proud of longevity: ‘Never be matched again’
'“I’ll tell ya, sometimes I go down now at the end of a game and I just collapse in the backseat,” said Jeanneret, who has used a car service this season to travel to from his Niagara Falls, Ontario, home to the rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rick Jeanneret proud of longevity: ‘Never be matched again’
Friday's Boston Coverage
Bruins end power-play skid, Patrice Bergeron nets hat trick in win over Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy Sees his two-goalie options as a plus for the playoffs (Boston Globe) Bruins still searching for playoff opponent after win over Sabres (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Jeremy Swayman wins 7th Player award (Boston Herald) Hurley-Burly: Bruins Patrice … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Bergeron hat trick leads Bruins to 5-0 win over Sabres
'Ullmark made 37 saves against his former team for his first shutout of the season as he tries to win the job as No. 1 goaltender for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bergeron hat trick leads Bruins to 5-0 win over Sabres