Sabres unveil ‘RJ Way’ in honor of late team broadcaster

The Buffalo Sabres made sure legendary late broadcaster Rick Jeanneret will live forever at his home away from home.

The team honored the Hall of Fame broadcaster by renaming a street outside of KeyBank Center “RJ Way” before their home opener against the New York Rangers on Thursday.

Jeanneret spent over 50 years as the Sabres play-by-play announcer before retiring in 2022. He died on Aug. 18 at the age of 81.

“I want to thank the mayor and the councilors and the whole city of Buffalo and the Buffalo Sabres organization and mostly the fans for welcoming RJ so often and so lovingly,” Sandra said in a video posted by the team. “This sign is perfect because everybody knows RJ did it his way.”

All fans in attendance for the game received “RJ Way” commemorative signs.

Earlier in the week, the Sabres announced they would be sporting “RJ” patches on their jerseys this season.

Before the game, the Sabres aired a tribute video to Jeanneret. Sandra, joined by her family, peformed the ceremonial puck drop.