Call the SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHT!!

Since the teams' introduction into the NHL they have only had one play by play TV commentator: Rick Jeanneret. He's the only voice I've heard since I was a boy, he's the only voice I want to hear for years to come. His enthusiasm and love for the game is evident. A shot isn't just a "shot," it's a "SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHTTT!" He has been behind some of the most memorable (and entertaining calls in hockey (not just Buffalo) history.
http://sabres.fandome.com/video/88939/Top-10-Calls-by-Rick-Jeanneret/

As many know Buffalo gets its fair share of snowfall. Several blizzrds, yielding several feet or more of snow have occurred since the 70s. There were nights where Jeanneret could not get to the arena because he was snowed in. Did he call off work? hell no. The man watched the game on TV and called the game over his telephone. He is the Rocky of Buffalo. A lot of things have changed for Buffalo Sabres hockey, but on thing hasn't: RICK!

While I think Maxim Afiniginov is a very talented player, great speed nd quickness, great moves, good hands, a finisher, I was not upset when he signed with Atlanta in the offseason due to the loss of his play. I was upset, because I no longer get to hear Jeanneret call his name when he scores.
MAAAAAAAAAAXXXXUUUUUUUUMMMMM AFFINNNNAGIINNNNOOOOOOFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!
Its the voice that shatters glass. Rick calling Maxim's number is magic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJkEHDG9EA


My only hope, besides the Sabres winning the cup, is winning it while Jeanneret is still the voice of Buffalo. The "Spirit of Buffalo" needs a winner.