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Remembering Rick Jeanneret, legendary Buffalo Sabres broadcaster
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Remembering Rick Jeanneret, legendary Buffalo Sabres broadcaster

  • Aug 18, 2023
  • Aug 18, 2023 Updated Mar 18, 2026

Iconic Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret died Thursday at 81. RJ provided the soundtrack for hockey fans in Western New York and beyond. Here is some of The Buffalo News' coverage of Jeanneret's career.

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Mike Harrington: Rick Jeanneret was more than worthy as our voice for all time

Mike Harrington: Rick Jeanneret was more than worthy as our voice for all time

The golden voice of the Sabres – that one-of-a-kind, high-pitched masterpiece that we marveled at every game night – has been silenced. But it will never fade from our hearts and minds. 

Remembering RJ: Rick Jeanneret's list of his Top 10 Buffalo Sabres memories is scary good

Remembering RJ: Rick Jeanneret's list of his Top 10 Buffalo Sabres memories is scary good

Rick Jeanneret saw or called most of the biggest moments in Buffalo Sabres history, and in 2019, he shared some of his most memorable moments with The Buffalo News.

Rick Jeanneret's top shelf call was inspired by Larry Playfair

Rick Jeanneret's top shelf call was inspired by Larry Playfair

In a career full of memorable calls and phrases, one of Rick Jeanneret's favorite recurring expressions following Sabres goals was “Top shelf, where Mama hides the cookies.”

Fans pay respect to Rick Jeanneret at Keybank Center

Fans pay respect to Rick Jeanneret at Keybank Center

Sabres invite public to roundtable to honor Rick Jeanneret Sunday in KeyBank Center

"Remembering RJ: The Man Behind the Mic," a public roundtable to honor the career of Rick Jeanneret – with free tickets available through Ticketmaster – will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday in KeyBank Center.

Photos: Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret through the years

Photos: Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret through the years

Rick Jeanneret, the legendary play-by-play voice of the Buffalo Sabres, died Thursday night. Here is a look at RJ through the years.

Photos: RJ Night at Sabres vs. Predators

Photos: RJ Night at Sabres vs. Predators

The Buffalo Sabres honored Rick Jeanneret before a game against the Nashville Predators on April 1, 2022.

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