Rick Jeanneret HALL OF FAME induction ceremony

This is the induction of RJ into the hall of fame. This took place before the winnipeg jets game on nov, 8 2011 on MSG.

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

To all your native Buffalonian's, if Mr. Jeanneret can't turn you into a Sabres/hockey fan, then I am afraid NO ONE ever will. From Toronto-Ontario, Canada...LETS GO, BUFFALO!!!

[@dyates6380]

Beautifully put. I grew up in Buffalo and was weaned on Sabres and Leafs and Canadiens hockey. Hockey Night in Canada couldn't come fast enough each week.

[@piru1337]

I am from Poland, I have no idea about NHL, but since I discovered Mr Jeanneret on KZbin I really want Buffalo to win every single game.

[@rogerstech71]

I'm from toronto and buffalo had by far the best announcer in hockey

[@keith1291]

He’s still the announcer

[@harriporter8044]

@@keith1291 And STILL!....

[@HeYYiTzPaTOfficial]

Its going to be a real sad day when RJ dies. He's the BEST commentator I've ever heard in ANY sport!!!

[@dannythomas417]

He's the only Buffalo announcer I've ever known. So is Dennis Beyak since his Jets were in town.

[@nathanpinard]

Hey friend, you were right... it is a sad day indeed.

[@devin9559]

And today he’s gone :( RIP to a true legend

[@Pontiac2001GT]

This hits in the feels. RIP RJ

[@robertshortiii]

I was at that game, and yeah, when I was little i had the little blue radio that i used to listen to the games after lights out on school nights....Rick is a legend. Period.

[@sparkynation2899]

I just hope he gets to see them win a stanly cup!😞

[@jewstraveler4069]

Sparky Nation they should have won against the stars in 99

[@Mrvwcc11]

Sparky Nation I hope so too.

[@Evan-mh1kd]

We're looking good! Go Sabres!!

[@rlasson657]

He will, he will be very old, but he will see it happen, I’m sure of it!

[@Nathan41737]

@@rlasson657 I certainly hope so. And I'm a leafs fan.

[@krisross8818]

RJ, one of the greatest Sabres in history and he never even put on a pair of skates. God, I love that man.

[@jackkeith740]

The May Day call is legendary

[@billnye2112]

chills.

[@streetcarjay]

There is no play-by-play announcer better than Rick Jeanneret. Ever!

[@Hockeydangle21]

I'm so glad to live here in Buffalo and be so lucky to listen to his great voice.

[@asecondmilefan]

I have tears in my eyes for this, I can't imagine when he retires or passes. He needs to get well soon and get back ASAP

[@Sjp977]

This man will always be the voice of our city and every sabres fan. Since he’s retiring, RJ should record himself saying “the buffalo Sabres have won the Stanley cup” because without him on the call, it won’t feel right

[@raddudeski2745]

Rest in peace RJ, you're the heart and soul of this team. We will miss you.

[@jamesk1732]

it's sad that he now has to battle cancer after all he's done. I wish you luck rj!

[@billnye2112]

man, i came back to this video after a few years to see this. and still hes beat the odds hes relatively healthy and kicking ass. what an absolute legend. but the end is close and the sabres are an entire new team that don't know/ care what RJ means to buffalo. gonna be a real sad day if he dies without living the day where he sees the sabres with the cup. and i cant think of anyone who deserves it more

[@okimojo]

RJ is a hockey god....period.

[@gregoir]

Tearjerker! lol hiding your radio under the pillow! used to do that with SABRES games and 103 wphd! after I had to turn the black n white tv off @ the end of my bed! love ya R.J! you are the best EVER!

[@gastondeveaux3783]

I love this guy !!! Nobody compares.

[@dannythomas417]

Especially Beyak.

[@andybishopsworldofthunders3091]

I was one of those kids that listened to Rick Jenneret's play by play Of the Buffalo Sabres. He made the hockey game sound more live. When the game was over I fell right to sleep with my hand to my transistor radio. It was the only way my mother figured out how to make a hyper kid go to sleep. In my life, Rick Jenneret will always be the greatest announcer and broadcaster of all time.

[@xxenjoi420]

best voice in all of sports! was there live and could watch this all day long!

[@rpaxon]

To be clear, this is of course his Sabres Hall of Fame introduction. He will be joining the big show Hall of Fame this year, which is just awesome.

[@chriskurtzworth]

I thought Danny Gallivan was the best ever... then I heard RJ.... now I know! Congrats RJ!

[@chriskurtzworth]

actually the Sabres Ted Darling was the absolute best I ever heard.... Unfortunatley, Ted died of complications with Alzheimer's Disease....

[@dominickfarszmil8235]

Best person in the sabres orginazation Rick Jeanneret

[@desse56]

This might be one of the best vote of thanks ever...

[@robertyoung3642]

When he finally hangs up the mike for good,the Sabres should place him up in the rafters with all our honored members The French Connection (7,11,14) Tim Horton 2 Dominik Hasek 39, Danny Gare 18 and Rick Seling 16.

[@shawnhoelzle8121]

I 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th that.

[@hockeyteeth]

You mean Lafontain.

[@johnbuonaugurio3066]

Tomorrow is RJ night. His last season. I can only imagine the emotions in the building.

[@rodneyutley5787]

Who's cutting onions! Blessed to have RJ. May we continue to appreciate him

[@qjones7298]

This man, this legend is the reason why the Buffalo Sabres were entertaining in dark times and the best times

[@steveprz2665]

My God I love this man. This made me tear up. Truly so talented and all around great person. Love when hes doing play by play. Love you RJ

[@dannythomas417]

It's sad that he's a loser. And sadly the Jets don't favor me enough, 'cause playoff hockey is empty without Dennis Beyak.

[@crowls4205]

God

[@Technoir84]

Can they just win the damn cup so I can hear this guy cry in ecstasy?

[@tylervitko9851]

I know right?

[@JohnDoe-nc4mj]

THE BEST EVER!!!!!!! LOVE THIS GUY

[@jackkeith740]

Nhl used to be so much more hyped

[@abbeyradwan8964]

"Hi mom!"

[@71bxboy]

As a Hockey fan this man is Awesome.

[@seankeogh2683]

He would go under cardiac arrest if he won.

[@jbulinski8]

Rick jeanneret for cover of nhl 13!!!

[@mikenovember5884]

Still love watching this in 2020

[@dickgraysonsdick6011]

Man this speech still hits me sometimes I watch this then the 2007 goo goo dolls playoff video just to get the feels of what the Sabres used to be

[@borisvandruff7532]

…and maybe what they could be this season. I know the season is only 7 games deep but they’re impressive so far.

[@dickgraysonsdick6011]

@@borisvandruff7532 I think give them a few years and I think we will be back

[@zoomerpat17]

Rj is the best know one is even close period

[@VmanAK47]

Not a Sabre's fan but it would be nice to see them win the cup while he's commentating.

[@JDSabre]

SCORESSSSS!!! CHRIS DRURY! CHRIS DRURY!!! DO YOU BELIEVE!?! THE BUFFALO SABRES BATTLE BACK ALLLLLL NIGHT LONG, AND WHAT HAPPENS!? DRURY BURYS IT! AND BURYS OTTAWA IN GAME NUMBER ONE OF THE BEST OF SEVEN SERIES!

[@BryYT]

didn't know this game was about 6 years ago i went to this i was at the time

[@Mr5percenter]

Class Act and brilliant broadcaster. Unmatched, there will never be another like him

[@seankeogh2683]

and voice.

[@AulunaRaie]

I like how at 1:55 the ref just said "fuck it!"

[@dyates6380]

LOVE this guy!!!!!!!!

[@OldSkoolF]

I love this guy.... I think Buffalo loves him.... RJ, We are not worthy....

[@lojosol]

HE SCWOAAAAAAARRRRRRSSSSS!!!!!!

[@sawatisbillings8759]

Rest in peace Dale. Love 'ya RJ!!

[@jim_again2245]

Brings a tear to my eye every single time.

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

For Buffalo fans, Rick is the one and only genuide play-by-play with catchphrases like MAY DAY MAY DAY!!! I am from the same birthtown from Mr Sabres, Gilbert Perreault (1970-1987).

[@kevinmurphy4946]

this is one of the reason i love hockey

[@CrAzEdSaBrEsFaN]

*topshelf*

[@JCBluenote24]

Whenever the fans come back after the 2020 pandemic, I shudder to think how difficult it will be to hear RJ talk about his friend "Ducky" after they both went into the Sabres HOF together this night.

[@gunnargreen5338]

I've met Derek Plante. He went to my granndmother's funeral. He is great friends with my uncle who also went to the NHL and Derek also played against my dad in high school a couple of times.

[@Mrvwcc11]

The way he said this is the only place I ever wanted to be. Sounds so sad 😭. But I know he’s proud to be part of the Buffalo Sabres. Hands down I love RJ he is an amazing announcer. He is lucky because he got the job after trying out after the play by play guy was ill 🤒. The fact is someone else could have definitely gotten that job. So being able to have RJ as our teams announcer is a blessing.

[@Supermmx]

Man I was there for this. What a night.

[@CamiKaZe99]

i got emotional 😢

[@Reyrocksall]

I wish I could get his feed

[@streetcarjay]

Now he's a member of the Sabres hall of fame. His banner being raised the the rafters of the Key Bank Center. There's only one piece missing to this puzzle. The Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder.

[@jgshizzlesauce]

who's the one person who didn't like this video? what a terd. god bless RJ

[@tylervitko9851]

THIS GUY IS GOOD, SCARY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rlasson657]

Tyler Vitko he sure is :)

[@BrunoFuzz]

BRING ON TYSON!

[@Sheep13ny]

and this croud is going bananas

[@hugh2hoob668]

Today's fans have no respect for the home radio guys that were/are the true broadcast legends Mike Lange, Rick, Sam Rosen and Joe Bowen and others those guys are the best

[@dannythomas417]

It's sad that only Rosen has a cup. That was in 1994 when his Rangers defeated the odds against John Shorthouse's Canucks.

[@lojosol]

i wonder how much rick jeanneret likes the sabres..... LOL

[@crackerjackrappr]

0:15 he looks like lip from shameless.

[@ddlog420]

They really need to implement a

[@atracin]

We are not worthy!

[@HabsCanada1]

: )

[@khuffy1737]

R.J.,the John Madden of ice hockey,you watching the Sabres tonight? ,Hell ya R.Js in 2 night

[@BryYT]

6

[@StJoesRams09]

Makes sense that their both Canadian right?

[@thomaswilson4441]

30k views and a downvote too? I am extremely disappointed.

[@goalhornfanatic9449]

Sabres, for now, forgot the Stanley Cup, because time is short. Just give us one more year of RJ calling Playoffs.

[@dannythomas417]

Give Dennis Beyak a chance.

[@robderp2192]

the day he dies is the day I hate hockey

[@Buffalo4Ever78]

those white and black jerseys were in my opinion the best sabres jersey. the 70s-90s were good but those black ones were more tough looking

[@yonischecter5986]

LALALALALALALALALALALALA LAFONTAIIIINE

[@WestWash97]

4:04 What did they give him? They’re not knighting him.

[@hockeyteeth]

The Sabres give sabres to hall of fame inductees.

[@coryzaranek]

stupid* and hell no, greatest man involved in the NHL

[@seankeogh2683]

I think he will die in his seat if the sabres win a cup.

[@borisvandruff7532]

I commented this on another video, but I imagine it going like this: “BUFFALO WINS!! BUFFALO WINS!! LORD, CALL ME HOME, ‘CAUSE BUFFALO WINS!!!”

[@rlasson657]

he will see it happen someday, be it on earth or Heaven

[@gunnargreen5338]

Hahaha lol. Kind of like a UMD reporter except RJ never said " He hit the fu***n pipe."

[@stephenfrost808]

When i hear other commentators of other teams i literally hate it and he isnt as Energetic as he used to be now

[@Nerd0208]

Stephen Frost the Sabres haven’t really been an exciting team in a while.

[@dannythomas417]

@@Nerd0208 At least Dennis Beyak's Jets are OK.

[@Hockeydangle21]

I think that comment made us all a little more stupied.

[@UncleStumpy]

one of my least favorite announcers of all time. regardless, he deserves to be in the HOT! .congrats

[@jimkoons3648]

Booby McGafferty why? Because you're an idiot?