GARTH: RJ Signs 3 Year Deal; Dunleavy To Replace Him

Deja Vu?

I was in that movie.

Talk about struggling for content........a swedish exhibition game involving a few scrub sabres and some fluff about your broadcast booth. Why on god's green earth are there 2 Sabres bloggers again,one of whom is horrible for overvaluing what little you have on your roster?

Jeanneret and Dunleavy will be joined by Rob Ray, who will return to serve as color commentator for all Sabres broadcasts. Brian Duff will also return

That is one hell of a crew.

Talk about struggling for content........a swedish exhibition game involving a few scrub sabres and some fluff about your broadcast booth. Why on god's green earth are there 2 Sabres bloggers again,one of whom is horrible for overvaluing what little you have on your roster?
- captainkoivu

I think as Sabres fans, news on RJ leaving is HUGE news. The guy has been with us since 1971.

RJ is a staple in hundreds of thousands of households across WNY and southern Ontario.

Might not be news to you, but it's big for us.

Talk about struggling for content........a swedish exhibition game involving a few scrub sabres and some fluff about your broadcast booth. Why on god's green earth are there 2 Sabres bloggers again,one of whom is horrible for overvaluing what little you have on your roster?
- captainkoivu

Funny, what is news in August?

I think as Sabres fans, news on RJ leaving is HUGE news. The guy has been with us since 1971.

RJ is a staple in hundreds of thousands of households across WNY and southern Ontario.

Might not be news to you, but it's big for us.
- Powerslave

I know he's a Buffalo icon and a HOFer, but I can't say this upsets me. Just my personal preference (and my wife's, and my parent's and in-law's), the guy has one hell of an annoying voice. I know you Buffalo people love him, and I think that's great. Personally, I have literally muted games when all I can get is the Buffalo feed.

I know he's a Buffalo icon and a HOFer, but I can't say this upsets me. Just my personal preference (and my wife's, and my parent's and in-law's), the guy has one hell of an annoying voice. I know you Buffalo people love him, and I think that's great. Personally, I have literally muted games when all I can get is the Buffalo feed.
- jmatchett383

Fair enough.

I can't stand the Penguins guy, so I know where you're coming from.

And don't get me started on the NBCsports crew (Emrick, McGuire, etc).

It's too bad you can't get past your dislike of RJ's voice, because he calls one hell of a game.

I know he's a Buffalo icon and a HOFer, but I can't say this upsets me. Just my personal preference (and my wife's, and my parent's and in-law's), the guy has one hell of an annoying voice. I know you Buffalo people love him, and I think that's great. Personally, I have literally muted games when all I can get is the Buffalo feed.
- jmatchett383

Im just glad we dont have to hear about tasty cakes everytime someone scores

Im just glad we dont have to hear about tasty cakes everytime someone scores
- MCGUIZZY

This

I can understand why non Sabres fans would be annoyed with RJ's style, but we Sabres fan have grown to love it because he pours everything he has into it. His goal calls are a staple to this team like Chris Bermans making up names for NFL players on ESPN. You either love it or you don't.

As far as the two bloggers go, it is not about them, it is about our knowledge and desires as fans.
They just give us the threads to use to talk to each other.

Fair enough.

I can't stand the Penguins guy, so I know where you're coming from.

And don't get me started on the NBCsports crew (Emrick, McGuire, etc).

It's too bad you can't get past your dislike of RJ's voice, because he calls one hell of a game.
- Powerslave

He's definitely emotional and passionate, and knows how to illustrate well. But his voice (especially when he gets excited) is just so damn irritating. That and, well, he's a pretty big homer (not as bad as Jackson in Philly, though). I'd still rather listen to him than Jack Edwards.

I can understand why non Sabres fans would be annoyed with RJ's style, but we Sabres fan have grown to love it because he pours everything he has into it. His goal calls are a staple to this team like Chris Bermans making up names for NFL players on ESPN. You either love it or you don't.

As far as the two bloggers go, it is not about them, it is about our knowledge and desires as fans.
They just give us the threads to use to talk to each other.
- taylormade

Chris Berman needs a surprise vasectomy and a wig.

I love RJ. But, he's been slipping.

RJ will be missed. But its 3 years from now.

He's definitely emotional and passionate, and knows how to illustrate well. But his voice (especially when he gets excited) is just so damn irritating. That and, well, he's a pretty big homer (not as bad as Jackson in Philly, though). I'd still rather listen to him than Jack Edwards.
- jmatchett383

The Bruins and Penguins are the worst when it comes to play by ply/analyst teams.

Talk about struggling for content........a swedish exhibition game involving a few scrub sabres and some fluff about your broadcast booth. Why on god's green earth are there 2 Sabres bloggers again,one of whom is horrible for overvaluing what little you have on your roster?
- captainkoivu

It is very simple... DO NOT READ!!
RJ's departure in three years is a major event for all the Sabres fans across the country.
To me, he is the BEST at what he does!

The Bruins and Penguins are the worst when it comes to play by ply/analyst teams.
- druryisclutch

I would also include the Devils in that group!
Chico is SUCH a homer.

RJ will be missed. But its 3 years from now.
- cabin

Any chance that RJ can witness a cup winning season?!

He's definitely emotional and passionate, and knows how to illustrate well. But his voice (especially when he gets excited) is just so damn irritating. That and, well, he's a pretty big homer (not as bad as Jackson in Philly, though). I'd still rather listen to him than Jack Edwards.
- jmatchett383

thats not a big feat..

but seriously isn't the home guy supposed to at least be a little bit of a homer? He is doing it for local people only and you want to sell your product to make people like the team more.. i think he does/did a good job with that.. but he is starting to lose it.. Drew Miller is not our goalie.

RJ will be missed. But its 3 years from now.
- cabin

i shutter to think of what he will be like in that last season.. it has been getting worse quicker lately.. he is on the down side of a parabola in his career.

RJ will be missed. But its 3 years from now.
- cabin

Im just glad we dont have to hear about tasty cakes everytime someone scores
- MCGUIZZY

Whats wrong with tasty cakes?

- RynoBull

WOW is that 30 years ago?

i shutter to think of what he will be like in that last season.. it has been getting worse quicker lately.. he is on the down side of a parabola in his career.
- SabresFaninIndiana

Agreed . I'm ready for the new guy to step in. anyone have any thoughts on what this guy is like ?