Rick Jeanneret passes away at 81

[thenorthremembers]

Well done RJ.  Rest easy now.   Absolute legend.

[eball]

RIP to a legend.

 

[Draconator]

My favorite RJ call, one not talked about all that much. In Mogilny's 2nd season, the first game of the year. He skated around the defense from the blue line and had a mini breakaway. Much had been made about Mogilny's fear of flying.  

 

RJ's call: "Who says he's afraid to fly! He just left a vapor trail!"

 

Rest in peace to an absolute legend.

[oldmanfan]

We've lost one of the legendary figures in the history of WNY sports.  A sad day for all.

[BillsFanNC]

8 hours ago, rusty shackleford said:

Somewhere around my house I have the Jeanneret best calls CD the Sabres released back in 06 or 07. Used to fall asleep listening to that after a few beverages back in my 20s.

 

 

 

Was able to meet RJ at a Sabres road crew visit here in Raleigh last year. I mentioned to him my favorite underrated calls of his, both in the CD / video above, are Wowie Housley and YYYYYY-VON Lambert.  

 

Absolute legend.

 

RIP.

Edited August 18, 2023 by BillsFanNC

[BuffaloBill]

9 hours ago, B-Man said:

 

 

Please watch.

 

It says it all.

 

 

 

 

 

That is awesome …. Godspeed RJ may we hear your voice from the heavens when the boys finally bring the cup to Buffalo.

[BillsFanNC]

 

[muppy]

 

[ddaryl]

the G.O.A.T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

very sad day

 

 

Edited August 18, 2023 by ddaryl

[Rico]

RIP Rick.

[aristocrat]

Here comes shields gives me the chills every time

[Warriorspikes51]

RJ Forever

[Process]

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I use to watch the Ottawa brawl probably once a week with a huge smile on my face. Rick was the best.

Amazing 

 

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

He was the best. Absolutely as big a part of the Sabres as some of my all time favorite players. More even.

[Gregg]

From former Isles and Rangers announcer.

 

 

Howie Rose on X: "This is incredibly sad news for hockey fans all across the NHL. Rick Jeanneret was one of the most beloved local broadcasters in hockey. He was funny, warm and totally dedicated to the Sabres and the Buffalo community. A one of a kind, truly nice man. RIP. https://t.co/LApucpx1fQ" / X (twitter.com)

[GoBills!]

Growing up listening to Rick Jeanneret was staple of my childhood. I still remember being in the car with my dad coming back from hockey and listening to the May Day call, I remember being downtowns buffalo when Drury scored with seconds left and hearing Rick call the play by play. The Campbell hit, Rob Ray fights, Brier top shelf goal; the list goes on. 

I never liked listening to sports radio play by play unless it was Rick, he had a way with words to make you envision the atmosphere, the action on ice and the emotions like you are seeing it live yourself. 

Truly one of a kind talent and great person he was always happy to talk with fans. 

RIP Rick 🏒🥅

[Mark80]

Man we were so lucky to have Rick and Van for so long.  Both were absolute treasures.  RIP Rick, thank you for all the great memories and thank you for being a source of comfort during hard times.  True class act.

Edited August 23, 2023 by Mark80

[BillsPride12]

Still feels so surreal, it breaks my heart knowing the Sabres are about to enter into another glory period and he won't be around this time to narrate it 😭

[All_Pro_Bills]

Simply the best.  His level of passion resonated with that of Buffalo sports fans.  When the Sabres were good he was great and when they weren't good for so many season recently his voice and calls were a reason to listen and watch.  If you grew up with his calls and looked forward to the game for the part he played in the event you can't help but feel like you've lost a member of the family or a close friend.

[ExWNYer]

2 hours ago, Draconator said:

My favorite RJ call, one not talked about all that much. In Mogilny's 2nd season, the first game of the year. He skated around the defense from the blue line and had a mini breakaway. Much had been made about Mogilny's fear of flying.  

 

RJ's call: "Who says he's afraid to fly! He just left a vapor trail!"

 

Rest in peace to an absolute legend.

 

They referenced this a couple of times this morning on WGR and played the call, as well.

 

34 minutes ago, Gregg said:

From former Isles and Rangers announcer.

 

 

Howie Rose on X: "This is incredibly sad news for hockey fans all across the NHL. Rick Jeanneret was one of the most beloved local broadcasters in hockey. He was funny, warm and totally dedicated to the Sabres and the Buffalo community. A one of a kind, truly nice man. RIP. https://t.co/LApucpx1fQ" / X (twitter.com)

 

Howie Rose is a class act and a great radio play-by-play man in his own right for the NY Mets.