'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
The Sabres Report - Aug 18, 2023
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
'“Growing up in Buffalo, Rick Jeanneret was not only the voice of the Sabres, he was the voice of our city,” Sabres general manager said in a statement. “He helped foster my love of hockey, along with so many others. Beyond the booth, Rick was an incredible man that was loved by all. His wit and humor was unmatched and we are all lucky to have known him.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'Jeanneret was known for his enthusiastic calls, some of which — such as his 1993 "May Day!" call when Brad May eliminated the Boston Bruins in the playoffs with a spectacular overtime goal — became among the most famous calls in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81
'He achieved the NHL’s highest broadcasting honor in 2012, upon earning the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'He retired as the NHL's longest-tenured play-by-play announcer in league history.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Sabres’ legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret passes away at age of 81
'Jeanneret started his career at CHUM in Toronto and then was what was called back then a disc jockey in Lindsay, Ontario and then at CJRN in Niagara Falls, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret passes away at age of 81
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at the age of 81
'Jeanneret began calling games for the Sabres back in 1971 and retired at the end of the 2021-22 season. He was inducted to the National Hockey League Hall of Fame in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at the age of 81
Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81
'Jeanneret had turned 81 on July 23.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81
Sabres legendary voice Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'"Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command," he said. "How glad I am to have known him. How lucky were we all to have been around him and to have listened to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres legendary voice Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Longtime Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
'The news was announced Thursday night by the Sabres and his family, who said he died after battling multi-organ failure over the past couple years.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
Sabres Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret passes away
'"Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command," Sabres owner Terry Pegula said. "How glad I am to have known him. How lucky were we all to have been around him and to have listened to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret passes away
The Sabres Report - Aug 16, 2023
Eric Comrie isn't conceding anything in Sabres' goalie competition
'"I’m real happy to be here with 'Uppie' and 'Dev'. They’re two great goaltenders, and we all push each other," said Comrie during his end-of-season meeting with the media. "Whatever is going to happen is going to happen, and I have no issues. I want to be back here."' … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie isn’t conceding anything in Sabres’ goalie competition
Sabres loan Wahlberg to SHL Malmo
'Wahlberg said at the draft that he planned to play at least one more season with Malmo, after which he and the Sabres would collaborate on the next step in his development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Wahlberg to SHL Malmo
The Sabres Report - Aug 15, 2023
How the Sabres might solve their surplus on defense before the season begins
'Clifton and Johnson weren’t signed to be let go a few months later. Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson are cornerstone players. Someone else in the group will be the odd man out. Adams won’t be in a rush to solve the problem. Unexpected injuries occur. He doesn’t want to make a move too soon. But here’s a look at the rest of the defense depth chart, ranked from … [Read more...] about How the Sabres might solve their surplus on defense before the season begins
Could Patrick Kane sign with the Buffalo Sabres?
'Kane skating with his hometown team would make a great story, but the Sabres might not be on his radar. His agent indicated he would sign with the club he believes will give him the best chance to win the Stanley Cup. For all their promise, the Sabres aren't yet ready to be considered a Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Could Patrick Kane sign with the Buffalo Sabres?