OH!! I am a HUGE Montreal fan, and for the few remaining Canadian teams left, it is painful to watch Ottawa eliminated from the playoffs, but Rick is BY FAR...THE BEST and most entertaining hockey commentator!!! LOVE IT...He has made hockey what it is in New York State!!!
As a sabres fan it's weird not hearing him not announcing the game.. Keep getting better rick and hopefully you'll be back soon. IMO he's one of the best announcers out there. Idc if the sabres lost 5-1.. That one goal could get the whole city pumped when you hear rick go nuts lol
What a beauty. Peter Maher is also a fantastic hockey call. The excitement of a great hockey announcer is profound because it seems to capture the truest excitement in sport (besides the feeling of actually potting a goal or winning a championship as a close member of a team).
rick is the greatest announcer this game has ever seen, he knows all the players, never stumbles over their names, and when the times were tough in buffalo, he was the one bright spot to look forward to, him and ray kicking somebodys ass
Magical doesn't even begin to describe it, man! I get chills down my spine and a tear in my eye from hearing the calls and goal horns go off. (Especially the May Day, of course)
Love em or hate em, RJ creates excitement! He truly loves the game and that's obvious in how easy it makes him go crazy! Love em! I'm a huge Bruins fan, and man did I hate MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY! I saw that game! Heartbreaker for the B's! RJ is not my favorite, but second to Mike Lange who is hilarious if not only for the fact NOTHING he says has to do with hockey! lol. That shit is amazing! My friend and I think he is having beers with friends, and they dare him to say a line, and he does.
Heard this guy for the first time last year while staying in Buffalo, and boy did he bring hockey, a sport i never watch, to life for me. Last year was awesome i hope this year we go all the way for RJ LET'S GO BUFFALO
I don't care what anyone says, Rick Jeanneret is the best. He sincerely loves the game and is a true fan, that's what makes him extra awesome. I wish he was an announcer for my Stars.
oh mkay. but yeah i remember waking up from a nap at my grams and had NBC hockey on and he was calling the game. after about 2 minutes of listening to him i was big-eyed and wanted some more hockey haha
ohhhh this is great! this guys an awesome commentator man, can you imagine watching game seven, Stanley Cup finals, at a bar with a beer, with this guy calling it? IN OVERTIME?!?! RJ would go nuts! And so would the people...
As an Islanders fan, I used to hate watching Sabre broadbasts with Jeanneret. But after a couple times of watching him, I really started to enjoy it. He brings a level of excitemen and he's hilarious
I'm from Detroit and am a huge Wings fan, but RJ is one of the best ever. He rules. 'CHRIIS DRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY' cracks me up whenever I hear it in a highlight. RJ's one of the true greats.
I may not even like Buffalo or the Sabres; however Rick adds so much spice and vitality to the game. If a Buffalo game was on TV I would turn the radio to listen to Rick. Rick is to the Sabres like Johnny Most was to the Celtics...LEGENDS
I always envisioned Rick Jeanneret looking like a creepy looking alien-like creature with big long pointy ears and 2 long antennas sticking out of his head. lol
I am not a Sabres fan but the May Day call gives me chills every time I hear it, what a great series that was. Buffalo fans are lucky to have an exciting announcer like Rick Jeanneret
R.J. is the best announcer in sports today and is easily the most passionate about what he does and comes up with the best calls much better then the braves i might add
These calls are legendary, that's why the guy has his own top 10 on sports centre. This is what all announcing should be like, there needs to be more commentators who actually get into the game as opposed to just sitting there calling it like they're reading it out of a book.
MAY DAY! MAY DAY! Rick J always reminds me of a great soccer commentator - he never takes himself too seriously, unlike his critics. Criticizing Rick J is like criticizing someone who screams while they have sex. We ain't nothin' but mammals... Thanks for posting this.
I couldn't give you the exact details but he broke his leg during a game. He did return to hockey but he was never the same again and retired eventually.
One of my favorite nhl announcers of all time. No one and I mean no one called better goals and fighting then Rick. I grew up with Gene Hart, who was great, but Rick takes it to another level. He has some all time classics!!! The May day goal and the fights between Buffalo and Philly. " And here comes Shields "
Well guys, this countdown released BEFORE the Buffalo vs Ottawa series, that's why it's not on here. R.J is the best in the business, So proud to have lived my whole life in Buffalo to listen to this legend 82 games a year
Rick Jeanneret is one of the greatest of all-time. His call of the overtime winners by Plante, Hannan and May, combined with the Sabres' goal horn in the background, were absolutely haunting.
Random observations: Goal #8 has incorrect video, Smehlik scored this goal at home against the Devils (you can tell from the goal horn) not in Philadelphia. And all calls are pre lockout. You could make a whole new compilation of RJ calls post 2005 and they would all be great.
Hey we're all not Sabres fans but Rick Jeanneret is really the MAN!!! He should call the Stanley Cup finals games and also he should be the EA Sports NHL games commentator!!! lol
RIP Rick, one of the best commentators in all of history
I was waiting for "Top shelf where mama hides the cookies!" :P
Ikr
i just commented about that lol
Still waiting…..
nice pixels. I like all 10 of them.
Lejnus lmao
Lejnus lmao
lmao
Close your eyes and just listen. It doesn't matter what you can see, just what you can hear.
Made in 2006 dumbass
I'm a Flyers fan, but I have to admit, I like the Legion of Doom call.
"May Day" is a great one, too.
This guy rocks.
Even though I'm a Sharks fan, this guy, by far, is the best commentator in the game of hockey.
OH!! I am a HUGE Montreal fan, and for the few remaining Canadian teams left, it is painful to watch Ottawa eliminated from the playoffs, but Rick is BY FAR...THE BEST and most entertaining hockey commentator!!! LOVE IT...He has made hockey what it is in New York State!!!
As a sabres fan it's weird not hearing him not announcing the game.. Keep getting better rick and hopefully you'll be back soon. IMO he's one of the best announcers out there. Idc if the sabres lost 5-1.. That one goal could get the whole city pumped when you hear rick go nuts lol
LoPiccolo lets go sabers
!
If the sabres get a cup and he is announcing I wouldn't be surprised if he had a heart attack
My dad and I used to watch the games with the TV volume off and WKBW turned up so we could listen to him call the games. Magical.
He should be NHL 18's new commentator
But he'd be biased to the Sabres. I agree he should be lol
I love Rick Jeanneret, and I'm a Hab fan. I'd add his call from Hawerchuk's goal in Game 3 vs. Boston in the '93 first round.
What a great announcer. Truly one the best.
Greatest announcer ever and I'm a caps fan
I agree and I'm a Sabres fan
Rick Jeanneret is AMAZING. I freaking love that man. These calls will never get old! haha
ARE YOU READY LEGION OF DOOM !!!
im not gonna lie this is one of the sweetest videos ive seen. basically replaying sabres history.
What a beauty. Peter Maher is also a fantastic hockey call. The excitement of a great hockey announcer is profound because it seems to capture the truest excitement in sport (besides the feeling of actually potting a goal or winning a championship as a close member of a team).
May-Day still gives me chills.
Robowombat, you were spot on as i was just about to say that. Both are my top 5 favorite announcers for sure!
LOVE this countdown!
The population in Pominville goes up by one more.
Dan Makowski you can have him back
What about 'Top shelf where mama hides the cookies'?
By Far the most excitting guy to ever watch a hockey game with. RICK JEANNERET RULES!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring back the good old Empire Channel !!! 😎👍😏
Jeanneret, one of the best ever. He's got some amazing calls. Gotta love him.
Bob Cole is drowning in quick sand compared to him
Harry Neale worked with both guys too.
best announcer in sports
This guy is by far the best commentator across any sports venue in any English speaking country I have had the pleasure of listening to.
rick is the greatest announcer this game has ever seen, he knows all the players, never stumbles over their names, and when the times were tough in buffalo, he was the one bright spot to look forward to, him and ray kicking somebodys ass
It would be great to have a few beers with him and talk puck. You can tell Jeanneret is a guy who absolutely loves hockey, and loves his team.
awesome, just simply awesome.
God I can hear the pixels in this video
Magical doesn't even begin to describe it, man! I get chills down my spine and a tear in my eye from hearing the calls and goal horns go off. (Especially the May Day, of course)
Priceless. There may never be anyone better to call an NHL game.
Love em or hate em, RJ creates excitement! He truly loves the game and that's obvious in how easy it makes him go crazy! Love em! I'm a huge Bruins fan, and man did I hate MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY! I saw that game! Heartbreaker for the B's! RJ is not my favorite, but second to Mike Lange who is hilarious if not only for the fact NOTHING he says has to do with hockey! lol. That shit is amazing! My friend and I think he is having beers with friends, and they dare him to say a line, and he does.
Heard this guy for the first time last year while staying in Buffalo, and boy did he bring hockey, a sport i never watch, to life for me. Last year was awesome i hope this year we go all the way for RJ
LET'S GO BUFFALO
I don't care what anyone says, Rick Jeanneret is the best. He sincerely loves the game and is a true fan, that's what makes him extra awesome. I wish he was an announcer for my Stars.
Sharks fan here. RJ is simply the best ever. Sabres fans are blessed to have him.
best hockey announcer by far!!!, thanks for posting this :)
It’s gonna be so weird not hearing him call games when the seasons up please just win the cup for him (know it’s a lot to ask for)
The same thing for Chicago's Pat Foley.
This is what you expect a hockey announcer to sound like. We love you RJ
FA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-FONTAINE!
Love it!
oh mkay. but yeah i remember waking up from a nap at my grams and had NBC hockey on and he was calling the game. after about 2 minutes of listening to him i was big-eyed and wanted some more hockey haha
"AND THIS SERIES IS GOING BACK TO WERE JIMMY HOFFA IS!!!"
ohhhh this is great! this guys an awesome commentator man, can you imagine watching game seven, Stanley Cup finals, at a bar with a beer, with this guy calling it? IN OVERTIME?!?! RJ would go nuts! And so would the people...
As an Islanders fan, I used to hate watching Sabre broadbasts with Jeanneret. But after a couple times of watching him, I really started to enjoy it. He brings a level of excitemen and he's hilarious
Gives me chills. Hearing his voice gets me pumped up!
I'm from Detroit and am a huge Wings fan, but RJ is one of the best ever. He rules. 'CHRIIS DRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY' cracks me up whenever I hear it in a highlight. RJ's one of the true greats.
I may not even like Buffalo or the Sabres; however Rick adds so much spice and vitality to the game. If a Buffalo game was on TV I would turn the radio to listen to Rick. Rick is to the Sabres like Johnny Most was to the Celtics...LEGENDS
it's all personal preference though. but i do agree with you on doc. the way he calls every game makes me want to love hockey even more
I always envisioned Rick Jeanneret looking like a creepy looking alien-like creature with big long pointy ears and 2 long antennas sticking out of his head. lol
its great to know Rick is omega popular around Canada and the U.S
by far my Favorite announcer of all time
Rick Jeanneret - simply the best play-by-play man in all sports !!!
We love you Rick !!!
I'm a Thrashers fan, but I love to hear Rick's calls.
C. Dawg Knight so who's your team now?
"May Day, May Day!". Best call ever right there.
That brought back some memories. I knew 'May Day' was going to be #1. Good stuff.
I am not a Sabres fan but the May Day call gives me chills every time I hear it, what a great series that was. Buffalo fans are lucky to have an exciting announcer like Rick Jeanneret
The NHL and all pro sports need more announcers with his enthusiasm and witt!! love live Rick
We had an announcer like that in Philly growing up in the 70s(Gene Hart). That would have been a fun broadcast with those two
#6 was awsome, i remember seeing that goal on the t.v. when the game was live, i loved the way he called it!
GO WINGS!
aww dude that's gonna be kickass. and what team did gary thorne do color for?
R.J. is the best announcer in sports today and is easily the most passionate about what he does and comes up with the best calls much better then the braves i might add
What are we sabres fans going to do without rick
These calls are legendary, that's why the guy has his own top 10 on sports centre. This is what all announcing should be like, there needs to be more commentators who actually get into the game as opposed to just sitting there calling it like they're reading it out of a book.
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!
Rick J always reminds me of a great soccer commentator - he never takes himself too seriously, unlike his critics.
Criticizing Rick J is like criticizing someone who screams while they have sex. We ain't nothin' but mammals...
Thanks for posting this.
I couldn't give you the exact details but he broke his leg during a game. He did return to hockey but he was never the same again and retired eventually.
rofl "tis the season lalalalalala-lafontaine" that was the best call i have ever heard :D
Sabres fan or not - if you don't appreciate Rick Jeanneret , you don't appreciate a true genius.
RIP RJ ❤
#3 is my favorite sports call of all time, i have a t-shirt that says fa la la la la la lafontaine
One of my favorite nhl announcers of all time. No one and I mean no one called better goals and fighting then Rick. I grew up with Gene Hart, who was great, but Rick takes it to another level. He has some all time classics!!! The May day goal and the fights between Buffalo and Philly. " And here comes Shields "
#10 is got to be one of the best goals i have ever seen
Well guys, this countdown released BEFORE the Buffalo vs Ottawa series, that's why it's not on here.
R.J is the best in the business, So proud to have lived my whole life in Buffalo to listen to this legend 82 games a year
simply the best
by far the best announcer in the history of professional sprts
I get pumped when i hear this dude!
the fact that he sounds ready to stroke out at any moment makes him the greatest announcer of all time
If i don't get to hear rick jeanneret announce buffalo on their way to a cup i don't think I have anything left to live for.
"Top Shelf! Right where Mama Keeps the Cookies!" that is my favorite Rick
line
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RJ is the man.
such epic calls, gotta respect him whether your a sabres fan or not
Rick Jeanneret is one of the greatest of all-time. His call of the overtime winners by Plante, Hannan and May, combined with the Sabres' goal horn in the background, were absolutely haunting.
I've always been a fan of Jeaneret, and I really wish we had more commentators in the NHL like him
I was in the corner where the hannan goal went in, that place was the loudest thing I've ever heard.
Random observations:
Goal #8 has incorrect video, Smehlik scored this goal at home against the Devils (you can tell from the goal horn) not in Philadelphia.
And all calls are pre lockout. You could make a whole new compilation of RJ calls post 2005 and they would all be great.
Hey, RIP Tim, we miss u and u will look over our sabres?
I am TOTALLY proud to have Rick Jeanneret as my announcer! Sabres games will NOT be the same when he retires!
Have fun watching games after April 29th.
Lol he's insane, love it!!!
Him and Mike Lange ... best ever!
I agree completely
Sean DeMarco says the Devils fan
It's not his voice that makes him great, though that's part of it....his excitement and creativity are second to none.
Rick Jeanneret is awesome.
best in the business
Him and Tommy Larscheid - Color Commentator for the Vancouver Canucks - could make anybody's day.
"Bingo Bango Bongo, his name is Roberto Luongo!"
love this guy
Hell yeah! Without Rick, watching the Sabres just wouldn't be the same, and we all know it. Give 'em hell!
Shield and Snow fight made me look up who this amazing announcer was... and he is amazing
Hey we're all not Sabres fans but Rick Jeanneret is really the MAN!!! He should call the Stanley Cup finals games and also he should be the EA Sports NHL games commentator!!! lol
Great choice for #1
chico + RJ = holy hell. thats one amazing fucking commentating duo
Awesome list, I would have tried to fit Hasek's "We are not worthy" and "Top shelf where mama hides the cookies"
Back when he was radio only. Richard Sevigny, where's your jockstrap?
His voice is FUCKING MAGICAL.
easily the best commentator in professional sports.
and that's from a Bruins fan...
Vin Scully, Ernie Harwell and Rick Jeanneret - the best of all time !!!