Just came across this. Pens fan here who will bitterly miss hearing RJ. One of the legends who loved his team. What a personality. The game will be sadder for his loss, without a doubt.😢
shit!!!!!as a lifelong habs fan,montreal resident and adams division fellow, i have to say it breaks my heart....that man was THE BEST hockey descriptor of all time....LALALALALALALA LAFONTAINE IN HEAVEN RICK!!!! r.i.p. to a class act
WE ARE NOT WORTHY of your announcing. No live broadcaster will EVER be that great and historic. We will remember your legacy forever! I wish was just one more OOOOOOvertime. My deepest condolences go to your family and the buffalo fans who lost some body that just can’t be replaced. Prayers from a wild fan. Rip Rick
R.I.P. RJ. Brother wasn't just a play-by-play guy, he was a fan. Love the excitement he brought and passion for the game. RJ carved my fandom for this great sport. Love you, RJ! Go Sabres
@@spoiledrottengreatdane9580 i had been listening to Bob Miller my whole life. Gonna be a sad day whenever he passes. Listened to Vin Scully of the Dodgers and Chic Hearn of the Lakers. They have already passed, but they had been a part of my sports identity as far back as i can remember. I feel your pain.
Prayers from a Red Wings fan to Buffalo fans and his loved ones. I would listen to Buffalo games just to hear Mr. Jeanneret's classic heartfelt calls. RIP Mr. Jeanneret.
Exactly. I dread the day we are in the same boat with Mickey Redmond. Listening to the same guy call games for decades they become like a friend you never actually get to talk to. But they make you feel happy, sad, excited, surprised etc.
Always loved Rj glad we have these memories. Most who were there when we could t record or had to watch and set a tape up. This is his legacy. Tears shed for an announcer.... no its tears shed for a legacy and a great man fan and Sabre forever
8:33 - Full disclosure, I am a Flyers fan. Still, I love this call of his. I also remember watching the May Day game, and even though it was a national broadcast, ESPN - or whatever sports highlight show I watched later that night - made sure to have the audio of Mr. Jeanneret's call for the rest of us.
This comes from a Bruins fan, thank you sir for your broadcasts, you are a one in a million broadcaster. I wish everyone in the Sabres organization the best, you guys are always a joy to play against.
As not just a Leafs fan, but a fan of the sport of hockey. It’s amazing to see such a well respected member of the hockey world touch so many lives and retire amongst them. Rest in peace Rick. You deserve it
Growing up in Boston ur watching hockey 24/7, this was one of the guys that made watching the sport fun, as a wild fan, this shit still stings bc his calls and voice were so legendary. Hockey world lost a good one today, rest easy Rick thank you🫡😪
A western New York legend! I have to admit, I didn't mind moving back in with my parents in my late 20s for grad school because I knew it meant I could watch Sabres games AND I could listen to Rick. Even when the team wasn't good, he was fun to listen to and made the losses easier.
Talk about a man loving his job. Rj was simply the best. I was so honored to have met rj and listen to his iconic voice for the past 34 years of my life. This is a great way to remember him. We love you rj thanks for everything. You'll be dearly missed 😢
I’m a kings fan and I have to say you guys had a special man for your team! His memory will live on forever but never forget all the good moments he brought you! Sorry for your loss sabres fans and to his family
Thank you, thank you, for including the full call re: “May Day.” Rick J added so much more context seconds after that goal call. You included it in your clip. On behalf of Sabres fans, thank you !
No words can do as well as his own could at a time like this. Hope momma has those cookies you were always yellin about. Not on the top shelf where she usually hides them… no, … not this time. Rather *May-Dey* be set out on the table for you. ❤ There’s Heroes who get remembered, and There’s legends that never die. Rick Jeanerette is both and is truly truly loved and irreplaceable to us all.
is it wrong that i been crying after hearing of his passing? growing up with listening to him. what a man. and legend. and i feel like this team is going to do something special honoring him and everything.
Today we are all Sabres fans. We mourn your loss. RIP RJ.
I respect that as a fan it is true 💯 real hockey fan here I see you
Hands down the best at what he did rip. Heeee scoooooooresss!!
@@allthesports4770 Ya know when you listen to some of RJ's greatest calls, he had the lung capacity that would've made Pavarotti jealous.
The best ever to do it.
Thank you for this incredible tribute to my hometown announcer. 💙 💛
RJ holds many legendary calls. The hockey world has lost a gem!
Just came across this. Pens fan here who will bitterly miss hearing RJ. One of the legends who loved his team. What a personality. The game will be sadder for his loss, without a doubt.😢
shit!!!!!as a lifelong habs fan,montreal resident and adams division fellow, i have to say it breaks my heart....that man was THE BEST hockey descriptor of all time....LALALALALALALA LAFONTAINE IN HEAVEN RICK!!!! r.i.p. to a class act
I had the pleasure and honor of knowing rick. He was a quiet guy outside of the rink and he had such a presance in the booth. Rest in peace Rick...
Rip RJ 🙏
Habs fan here. Rick Jenneret was one of the greats.
The absolute best.
WE ARE NOT WORTHY of your announcing. No live broadcaster will EVER be that great and historic. We will remember your legacy forever! I wish was just one more OOOOOOvertime. My deepest condolences go to your family and the buffalo fans who lost some body that just can’t be replaced.
Prayers from a wild fan. Rip Rick
One of the best. And....May Day! May Day!! May Day!!!....might be the best call ever in hockey. RIPRJ
Rick Was Iconic. Rest In Paradise
R.I.P. RJ. Brother wasn't just a play-by-play guy, he was a fan. Love the excitement he brought and passion for the game. RJ carved my fandom for this great sport. Love you, RJ! Go Sabres
Getting really choked up here. 51 years of service and truly the voice of hockey.
Broadcasting legend.
As a Bruins fan I can say my 2 favorite commentators were Jeanneret and Doc no one will ever call hockey like them legends
As a Kings fan to Buffalo fans, my condolences on your loss. Rest in peace Rick..
Thank you :)
RJ was one of a kind, and I enjoyed listening to him since I was 14 years old (I'm 50 now).
@@spoiledrottengreatdane9580 i had been listening to Bob Miller my whole life. Gonna be a sad day whenever he passes.
Listened to Vin Scully of the Dodgers and Chic Hearn of the Lakers. They have already passed, but they had been a part of my sports identity as far back as i can remember.
I feel your pain.
RIP RJ 🙏🕊
Prayers from a Red Wings fan to Buffalo fans and his loved ones. I would listen to Buffalo games just to hear Mr. Jeanneret's classic heartfelt calls. RIP Mr. Jeanneret.
Exactly. I dread the day we are in the same boat with Mickey Redmond. Listening to the same guy call games for decades they become like a friend you never actually get to talk to. But they make you feel happy, sad, excited, surprised etc.
What an absolute legend. No matter who you root for, everyone recognizes the greatness of Rick Jeanneret.
One of the VERY BEST!! Canadiens fan here, just wish he would have seen 1 Stanley Cup Championship for the Sabres!! RIP to the legend Rick Jeanneret!
Blame Dallas for stealing it from us, RJ was a legend. He deserved to see buffalo raise a cup, but the refs favored Dallas.
He gave watching buffalo so much personality
R.i.p
fantastic tribute....he will most certainly be missed....forever and the day.....RIP RIK
Always loved Rj glad we have these memories. Most who were there when we could t record or had to watch and set a tape up. This is his legacy. Tears shed for an announcer.... no its tears shed for a legacy and a great man fan and Sabre forever
Brought back my favorite Sabres memories. Rest in peace Rick
Sad day for Sabres Fan's today. There will never be another Rick Jeanneret! RIP
RIP RJ. Great video and kind words. Thank you.
God bless you and thank you, Rick. Rest in peace.
Holy Mackerel! Roooooool the highlight film.
RIP Rick. One of the all-time great. Condolences from Hockeytown.
Thank you for that. What a great video, what a wonderful man.
8:33 - Full disclosure, I am a Flyers fan.
Still, I love this call of his.
I also remember watching the May Day game, and even though it was a national broadcast, ESPN - or whatever sports highlight show I watched later that night - made sure to have the audio of Mr. Jeanneret's call for the rest of us.
R.I.P. Rick❤🕊️
Great tribute video
the voice of buffalo sabres now , then , ever . rj jeanneret
Always loved his enthusiastic style of announcing -- Kings fan since 73
Amazing Announcer!
May Day, you were the best
Listening to rj is a highlight of my childhood
Beautiful.
Listening to his calls will never get old ❤
Rest easy good sir, thank you, for making hockey broadcasts fun and enjoyable
This comes from a Bruins fan, thank you sir for your broadcasts, you are a one in a million broadcaster. I wish everyone in the Sabres organization the best, you guys are always a joy to play against.
As not just a Leafs fan, but a fan of the sport of hockey. It’s amazing to see such a well respected member of the hockey world touch so many lives and retire amongst them. Rest in peace Rick. You deserve it
hands down the best commentator in all of hockey. thanks for making the vid. RIP RJ.
Top shelf where mama hides the cookies!
as a capital fan my condolences to everybody R.I.P. Rick ❤
Growing up in Boston ur watching hockey 24/7, this was one of the guys that made watching the sport fun, as a wild fan, this shit still stings bc his calls and voice were so legendary. Hockey world lost a good one today, rest easy Rick thank you🫡😪
pure Legend! RIP RJ!
A western New York legend! I have to admit, I didn't mind moving back in with my parents in my late 20s for grad school because I knew it meant I could watch Sabres games AND I could listen to Rick.
Even when the team wasn't good, he was fun to listen to and made the losses easier.
Being at KeyBank Center for RJ Night was special for me... Now knowing he's no longer with us... It fucking hurts...
Legend, rest in peace Rick…much love to him and his family
Cambells hit with ricks call gives me chills still
Talk about a man loving his job. Rj was simply the best. I was so honored to have met rj and listen to his iconic voice for the past 34 years of my life. This is a great way to remember him. We love you rj thanks for everything. You'll be dearly missed 😢
Rick's voice has been a constant throughout my entire time loving hockey. So many iconic calls I hold close. Thanks for being you RIck. Rest well.
I grew up listening to the great Chuck Kaiton broadcasting Whalers games. He and Rick are of the same breed of broadcaster we may never see again.
Best in class
I’m a kings fan and I have to say you guys had a special man for your team! His memory will live on forever but never forget all the good moments he brought you! Sorry for your loss sabres fans and to his family
Thank you, thank you, for including the full call re: “May Day.”
Rick J added so much more context seconds after that goal call.
You included it in your clip. On behalf of Sabres fans, thank you !
This one hurt
As a canucks fan this breaks my heart, one of the voices of my child hood and with out a doubt one of the truly great commentators
No words can do as well as his own could at a time like this. Hope momma has those cookies you were always yellin about. Not on the top shelf where she usually hides them… no, … not this time. Rather *May-Dey* be set out on the table for you. ❤ There’s Heroes who get remembered, and There’s legends that never die. Rick Jeanerette is both and is truly truly loved and irreplaceable to us all.
Absolutely amazing commentator. He was one of the many who made this game great.
Not a Sabres but damn that bums me out
No doubt one of a kind and one of the best
He was a Great Announcer. R.I.P. Rick. Shields proved why Garth Snow was managerial material😂
When Rick called a game, every day was May Day.
is it wrong that i been crying after hearing of his passing? growing up with listening to him. what a man. and legend. and i feel like this team is going to do something special honoring him and everything.
Wiping my eyes all day. You're not alone
My second favorite announcer behind Dan Kelly... R.I.P.
And we have lost another one of the classic non-vanilla play-by-play guys. Down her in Pittsburgh, it just ain't the same without Mike Lange.
RIck Jeanneret won’t make me a Sabres fan. Rick Jeanneret will keep me a Hockey fan instead. And that is good.
It would have been great to hear him and Rod Phillips get into a shout-off.
RJ can make the most lame hockey fight sound like the boxing match of the century. The GOAT of hockey play by play announcers.
RJ was the first to entertain from the booth, others are just followers...
Godspeed Mr Jeanneret.
Campbell hit Umberger so hard, Umberger was seeing galaxies.
the May Day saying is ironic
RJ was to the sabres what vin scully was to the dodgers. there's not really anyone else who even compares.
Facts
Hockey just wont feel the same any more. Still amazing but with a little less shine.
Respect. i wish mtl french tv guy sounds like that. Our commentator are boring af. kinda old offended lady.
And Buffalo couldn't give him not 1 championship. He gave his whole life away.
Would have liked to seen Buffalo win the cup, just to hear RJ lose his mind. All the good ones go, and the bench warmers are around forever.
Thank you Rick