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'Ruff told the gathering of close to 2,500 fans and 60 Sabres alumni on Sunday that “he will be with you all this year.”' … [Read more...] about ‘RJ is proud of the job you’ve done’: Don Granato draws praise from Lindy Ruff

'A marathon of games then kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday, beginning with Game 5 of the 2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal — better remembered as Jason Pominville scoring an overtime winner that eliminated the Ottawa Senators and sparked an all-time Jeanneret call: “These guys are good, scary good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres to re-air games featuring classic Rick Jeanneret calls

'The event, set for 5 p.m. at KeyBank Center, will feature a roundtable discussion with other broadcasters and alumni. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold Rick Jeanneret tribute event on Sunday

'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

'“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’

'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

'“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’

'“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

'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

'Jeanneret had turned 81 on July 23.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81

'The 28-year-old was a sixth-round draft pick by the Sabres in 2013 and spent five seasons playing in Rochester during his career in North America, becoming a solid forward at the AHL level. Malone posted 14 goals and 31 points in 53 regular season games for the Amerks this past season, adding three goals and nine points in 14 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca native Sean Malone signs overseas, ending stint with Sabres, Amerks

'The 18-year-old becomes the second member of Buffalo’s 2023 draft class to sign their entry-level contract, as second-round selection Anton Wahlberg signed his deal July 14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson

'Prior to Buffalo’s game against New Jersey on Sept. 16, players and alumni will be on hand for the Sabres Fan Fest, featuring special programming and live music.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hosting Prospects Challenge Sept. 15-18

'The Icemen replace the Cincinnati Cyclones, who had been the Sabres’ affiliate from 2017 until earlier this month when they became the affiliates of the New York Rangers. The Icemen had partnered with the Rangers the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate

'The Sabres also re-signed forward Brett Murray to a one-year, two-way deal. He spent the 2022-23 season in Rochester, scoring 23 goals, good for second on the team as part of 49 total points, third on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2nd-round pick, re-sign productive Amerk