Ryan Miller Night Full Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame And Banner Raising Ceremony

Watch the full banner raising ceremony from Ryan Miller Night on January 19, 2023. The Buffalo Sabres raised #30 into the rafters and inducted the former goaltender to the Sabres Hall of Fame. Hear from Rick Jeanneret, Martin Biron, Brian Duff, and Ryan himself on the special night.
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[@joelbyers7937]

Canucks fan here. This man deserves this honour like no other. He carried the hopes and dreams of an organization for years. The HOF comes calling next 👍

[@americancanuck9790]

Growing up it was always Briere, Dumont, Peters, Campbell and the goaltender Ryan Miller. Its great to see his banner hanging from that arena next to RJ. Hopefully the next banner raising ceremony will be a Stanley Cup banner.

[@jakermon1014]

Whoa buddy. It's buffalo we are taking about there. This city gets nothing

[@TheMath2011]

@@jakermon1014 get a life. it will be there sometime this decade.

[@doodlemavrak4294]

It was awesome to see Miller in that building, cheering his name.

[@kylecherpak4306]

I was also there, such an amazing thing to witness

[@doodlemavrak4294]

@@kylecherpak4306 Awesome! And we pulled the win, what a night.

[@GEEKSTERHOF]

I’ve been along time sabres fan since I was 5 years years old 😢 WELCOME TO THE SABRES HALL OF FAME RYAN MILLER!!!! Happy tears 🥲

[@Sabres1970]

SABRES ORGANIZATION knows how to celebrate, & honor our legends. Hats to Miller congratulations job well done thank you for your career in Buffalo.

[@eurasiacentertutorials9518]

God, that intro, got tears in my eyes. Thank you Ryan Miller for your excellent goaltending for Buffalo over the years and your excellent appearance in the Olympics as well. You made hockey for me.

[@trvman1]

Glad he got elected to Hall of Fame quickly. He deserved it as he played so much of his career with just not so good teams. I can't imagine what his record would have been if he had played for a top team(s) for most of his career.

[@DoDaPoomLaka]

As 30 year old, I grew up in middle school during the golden years. What a time it was, we took it for granted. Amazing tribute to an amazing Sabre.

[@donaldcornchowder9112]

As a person who has been a Sabres fan for 30 years, (Ill be 34 this year), I feel tremendously privileged to have been able to watch my team have the greatest goalie in NHL history in The Dominator, but also arguably the greatest American goalie ever. Not to mention the voice of hockey to multiple generations in WNY the legendary RJ.

[@justinbehrend-jones7301]

I was there that night. Ive met ryan many times and have many pictures with him. He was my role model and i followed him everywhere he went. And the entire ceremony I was standing up, and I had tears coming. But when RJ made that classic miller call... I was bawling

[@markm.j.lewandowskijr1171]

I was in attendance, I loved every minute of it. I can't stop watching this.

[@user-bm6cm4ii3m]

don't

[@mikeschiesel2852]

Truly a class act and an amazing goalie and human being. Thanks for all the Miller Times!

[@gutetime3039]

As someone who grew to honor this man throughout so many moments. It was such a privilege to be here for this night and celebration. From your moments at Joe Louis Arena, the cold War game and the beginning and ending of one of the greatest college goaltenders to ever wear the pads and to do it in michigan (Michigan State University). It was these moments that made you someone I inspired to follow. You made me switch from a Michigan wolverine fan to a Sparty fan. In Munn ice arena, (east Lansing) there is no one who will wear #39 like you did. Nobody that can even come close in college hockey. Every time I make my visit to East Lansing I always tell my fiance, yep this is the hometown of where a United States legend was raised. After college you went to to Buffalo. I cannot imagine going from a market like Michigan to Buffalo and the change it was. On top of that knowing that Dom had left and the Sabres were dying for a new franchise goaltender. You watched as the Sabres went through the struggles. You still stuck with it and played in this small market area. Buffalo is my second home, Michigan is always #1 however, Buffalo became another home. Then you help create the most historical and greatest Sabres team to ever play in 05-06. As unfortunate the series loss was. it began the beginning of your NHL legacy. You created a beautiful foundation to help support and help those patients in need from. Illeness. To those who don't know about the steadfast foundation please look into it! From the years in Buffalo you took a city and created a bond that you can't walk anywhere without someone thanking you. I always loved going to the Joe when drew and you played against each other and your momma having the split shirt. It always made me laugh, because I can't imagine what that was like, but to know that her two boys are playing at such a high level. When they showed both of your families reaction when you stopped drew on the breakaway of course I was screaming in joy and saying nice save Millsie! However, I can't imagine the memories that must bring and the love it brings as a family. Then came the biggest moment of your career, the Olympics. You were so close and just so close to doing that what only Dom hasek did and that was bring a team a gold medal by superb and perfect goaltending. I use to go to school and people would come up to me saying holy **** that was insane! You created memories by people who didn't even watch hockey in Michigan and made it even more special because you are from there. You rallied an entire nation around you and that team. An entire nation chanting USA, USA, USA. Ryan your contributions to all of buffalo and to USA hockey will never go unnoticed. Thank you sir for all that you gave and more importantly helped the Sabres to be a force year in and year out. You went to Vancouver your first year and led them To the playoffs. Nobody was expecting that but you helped accomplished that! I miss watching you play, I miss following other teams other than Buffalo just to see how well you were still performing. The Moments coming into a shootout when gibby got hurt and you get the win. You always were so focused and ready to go at any point. I'll never forget all of Joe Louis Arena giving you a standing ovation and I'm sure Zetterberg was even watching last night saying he definitely was a goalie who absolutely gave it his all. Your diving save was unbelievable! That's only one of so many and not including 1 of the top ten greatest saves of all time against Boston. I just remember wearing a Canucks jersey and seeing all these fans in red and white giving you a standing ovation. It didn't matter where you went. Your respect was earned everywhere. What better place to do what you did than in your hometown and hearing Detroit fans cheering for you again. I thanked so many people and had so many people after the game come up to me and say holy **** what a save! Thank you Ryan for all that you gave everyday to not only the game, but for what you did off the ice. Thank you for inspiring me as a goaltender to never give up and as a person to pay attention to those in need. I try to carry it in my profession as a medical worker and always show compassion, respect and care. You showed all these things to the entire city of Buffalo, vancouver, and Anaheim. God be with you and your beautiful family. I hope one day if I have a son I can be just like your father and help my children become exactly the type of man you are. I hope my children become inspiring, motivational, and give back to their community as you have so many times. Again God be with you and thank you so much for every single moment of so many memories.

[@carmelaruck7116]

That was one hell of a compliment! All well dissevered. Thx for the comment and a BIG thx to Ryan Miller for the years playing for the underdog!

[@KHoltzie]

My favorite save of his has to be on Spezza in OT of Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Final vs. Ottawa-his paddle kept our season alive a little longer…👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Gabrielor89]

I'm not a big number retire guy, but Miller certainly deserves to be in the Sabres hall of fame as much as anyone.

[@aimeemarie5462]

That should be the last one for a long time. I can't think of anyone else that would get one.

[@Sjp977]

Hearing RJ say “Millerrr” and seeing most of the 06-07 teams there, gave every early 2000s buffalo kid the chills and all the nostalgia 💙💛

[@cdubsoptional7849]

What a great night. Go Sabres!

[@chrisrizzo627]

Well done Mr Pegula! Well done👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@buffmf]

Chills from each of these ceremonies. Congrats Ryan and great job Sabres Org!

[@camtube8168]

God what a game I was there in 321, thank you Ryan miller for doing a good deed 2002-2014 you will now rest as a buffalo saber

[@gregorymccann3223]

I was in 121 it was awesome

[@susangionet8393]

I so wish I could have been there last night! Ryan so deserves this honor!

[@frozen8672]

Well done Sabres, congrats Ryan 😎👍

[@danielficarra2557]

So glad I got to see him in Anaheim when he was with my Ducks, congrats Miller life. It was an honor watching you

[@mattvincent70]

Love this guy

[@30AndHatingIt]

Love seeing all those 05/06 guys back in the building. Connolly was on par with Kane and Datsyuk, best pick handler I ever saw.

[@stonebone316]

So glad y'all posted this.

[@ElmoGetsLaid]

i feel so old now LOL miller was my favorite goalie to watch when i was a kid, miller was soooo good bro if u didnt watch him growing up you honestly missed out

[@bb-gc2tx]

you feel old?? i was 26 in his rookie year 🤣

[@deborahbauer-covell4289]

Awesome thanks for the great memories LET'S GO BUFFALO

[@NSUTurtle]

As a Senator fan and American I wanted to stop by and tip my cap to Ryan Miller. Best American goalie of my lifetime.

[@NMattiuzzo10]

Forever #30!

[@cameronclemente7773]

Thank you Ryan for a great season with the Anaheim Ducks you have always been a awesome goalie

[@bauerpower83]

The whole thing was done so great!

[@Boogenhagenn]

This was extra special because it was the last time we heard from RJ. May his soul rest in peace.

[@tricktaylor1983]

Ive heard Miller mention being critiqued in Wegman's cereal aisles by a fan more than once. I would love to know what that person said to him cuz he never forgot about it Would've liked to see Lindy talk in that video more but he's still a head coach elsewhere and busy i suppose...

[@arissarox]

Just perfection.

[@TRZN91]

Goosebumps & wet eyes the whole way through

[@tesla3695]

Sick mullet on Miller's brother

[@sempiternitygms1256]

So special.

[@427bullis]

Second best Sabres goalie

[@DoDaPoomLaka]

I'm sure Ryan would agree!

[@mendelkleyman7009]

RJ is so eloquent with words it's not even normal.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

RJ=NHLMVPGOAT !!! ❤

[@owenrules6993]

Im 21 now and grew up watching this man dominate the net what a legend

[@adrianwalsh6053]

Good for him the hall of fame what a thrill

[@user-lr6ex3rf4g]

✌✊🤝✌🙏MILLER ✊

[@ryanmoore1388]

The GOAT 🐐

[@danielbunk3665]

I was Miller’s Uber driver… Great Guy! Congratulations 👏

[@jeysonlivington]

All those millions he couldn't buy a car

[@danielbunk3665]

@@jeysonlivington he came back for alumni night he doesn’t live in Buffalo anymore

[@Colls716]

That man was my childhood

[@salamicheeks7420]

MiIiIlLlLlLleEerrrrrrrrrrrRRRrrRrRrrrrrr makes the save!

[@Shivavishnubrahma]

Sabres have a rich history Of players

[@427bullis]

No damn cup

[@user-lr6ex3rf4g]

USA🇺🇸🙏✊

[@danielficarra2557]

I doubt it’ll happen but I hope my Ducks retire his jersey as well. Especially if he goes to the hof. Couldn’t be more proud.

[@joemama2455]

really wish Afinogenov was there...............

[@johngerstner8399]

Nice 👢

[@Davidjon1946]

He deserved so much better !! Atleast going to a team winning a cup after after we allowed the core to split we gave him no spine no enforcement we allowed him to be crashed nightly causing him injuries. He bleed blue and gold he was Buffalo threw and threw and what did we do for him ??

[@bb-gc2tx]

did his wife not get the memo that it was a jersey retirement ceremony and not going to the club night 🤣

[@classicplaylists8052]

Miller reminds me of Abraham Lincoln.

[@glennhankins6927]

Is it just me, or was Noureen the most spectacular highlight of this ceremony?

[@bb-gc2tx]

she looks great but thats definitely not an outfit for a jersey retirement ceremony 🤣

[@mrfake675]

Where's Lucic?

[@andrewzy]

Whats up with Tim Connolly already sitting down

[@bananalisk456]

He came out with crutches so it was a courtesy

[@buffaloben15golf88]

You know you want to see it: 13:50 You’re welcome

[@ryanc9888]

Hasek really got screwed, best goalie of all time and his ceremony was anything like this lol

[@scarycrazymann]

That was when everything about the Sabres was a joke and just run horribly.

[@ryanc9888]

@@scarycrazymann exactly hence he got screwed lol

[@tylerberns1267]

What about Danny Brier?

[@rods3275]

No not on the same level as the other players up in the rafters and didn’t play long enough as a Sabre.

[@ninetailedfox579121]

He's an assistant GM for the Flyers so was probably busy.

[@Jabberwok28]

@@ninetailedfox579121 Same with Drury.

[@michaelrichardson455]

What about Chris Drury? What about Mike Ramsey? What about Teppo Numminen? They aren't mentioned because this night is for Ryan Miller.

[@tricktaylor1983]

Lindy, briere and drury work for other teams

[@sdeam5467]

Glad they stepped up their effort for Miller because the ceremony for Hasek was an absolute disgrace.

[@bb-gc2tx]

don edwards is the best sabres goalie 🤣

[@SabrSuave23]

Good for him. Alexander Mogilny should have been put up before Miller... Much better choice in my opinion

[@nuckgirl16]

Continue Ryan .. but seriously .. what on earth was his wife wearing?? Not very classy for that occasion.

[@johndcornell6341]

Don Edwards was better

[@427bullis]

Had a better team around him

[@johndcornell6341]

@@427bullis Huh??? After the strike the Sabres were one of the most talented teams in the league

[@user-bm6cm4ii3m]

FAIL RURAL team with cheap players NOBODY KNOWS and GREEDY aF previous owners

[@jeysonlivington]

He wasn't a good goalie. What a farce hockey players egos

[@KHoltzie]

I wish they would’ve saved this for Saturday afternoon, against a team he actually played for in Anaheim but I digress-kudos Millsie! 🧱🥅🧱

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

I think they let him pick the date and they said he is also gonna be at the Anaheim game to drop the puck and hang out. I’m guessing he didn’t want to have his ceremony be on a day where he had to root against one of his former teams. Plus having it on Thursday gave him a long weekend to hangout in Buffalo and I’m sure the Pegulas loved that a Thursday game was sold out.

[@KHoltzie]

@@jahimjauh-hey5653 I’m just wondering why it couldn’t be the other way around he could’ve hung out in Buffalo and had the ceremony on Saturday too, it just made more sense in my mind to have it against one of his former teams as a means of ceremonial formality I don’t know, whatevs though minute details that are seemingly unimportant I guess + we won the game for em too so…

[@KHoltzie]

@@jahimjauh-hey5653 Funny enough, I wanted to go to the game, but not for $200 a ticket-I mean ceremony or not those are playoff asking prices so I watched it from my living room haha I checked eBay as soon as I got up this morning and sure enough there were banners all over the place on that website…hopefully the Sabres store will sell them so I can buy one, I’d rather give my money to the team than some other random person 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@KHoltzie]

@@jahimjauh-hey5653 I love when the building is sold out, it’s just loud and more fun that way but on the same token, I can’t blame people for not wanting to go when the team hasn’t done anything in 11 years (and neither should the Pegulas) hopefully that all changes this April…and Terry can start delivering on that promise he made! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KHoltzie]

@@jahimjauh-hey5653 RJ should get to call the first playoff game if we can somehow find a way to squeak in come April ‘23! 👍🏻😉🔵🎙️🟡