Mike Harrington: For broadcast sidekick Rob Ray, Rick Jeanneret's last call caps wild ride in second career
By Mike Harrington
News Sports Reporter
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Buffalo Sabres announcer Rob Ray (middle) and Brian Duff (right) look on with play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret as Jeanneret is honored with a banner bearing his name in the rafters of KeyBank Center prior to playing the Nashville Predators on Friday, April 1, 2022.Â
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A cutout of Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret and analyst Rob Ray in the stands for a game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center on April 1, 2021.
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Legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret is introduced by his co-announcer Rob Ray during a ceremony before the game against the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center, Friday, April 1, 2022. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
Beloved Buffalo Sabres enforcer Rob Ray played a long career here for the likes of John Muckler, Ted Nolan and Lindy Ruff. He wrapped up his career in Ottawa under Jacques Martin. Then he entered a new life in broadcasting. And who essentially became his coach?
In a wide-ranging interview with serious and humorous moments, Jeanneret discussed his most memorable game, his favorite call, his relationships with players, autograph and photo seekers, and the Sabres' promising future.
The Buffalo Sabres honored longtime play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret in a pregame ceremony Friday in KeyBank Center. Jeanneret is retiring at the end of the month after 51 years with the Sabres.
The roar when Rick Jeanneret walked that blue carpet from the Zamboni entrance to take his place for Friday night's pregame ceremony was epic. And it didn't stop. We haven't heard any sort of ovation like that in KeyBank Center in ages.
Buffalo Sabres announcer Rob Ray (middle) and Brian Duff (right) look on with play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret as Jeanneret is honored with a banner bearing his name in the rafters of KeyBank Center prior to playing the Nashville Predators on Friday, April 1, 2022.Â
A cutout of Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret and analyst Rob Ray in the stands for a game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center on April 1, 2021.
Legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret is introduced by his co-announcer Rob Ray during a ceremony before the game against the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center, Friday, April 1, 2022. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
