Sabres announce giveaways, Party in the Plaza for Home Opener presented by The BFLO Store

The Buffalo Sabres have announced details for the 2023-24 Home Opener, presented by The BFLO Store, on Oct. 12 against the New York Rangers, including tributes for Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret.

Together with the Common Council of Buffalo, the organization will unveil the Rick Jeanneret Trailblazing Sign at 4 p.m. near the corner of Illinois St. and Perry St., dubbing the stretch of Perry as “RJ Way.” Fans are strongly encouraged to attend the reveal to show their support for the iconic voice of the Sabres.

All fans in attendance for the game will receive a commemorative “RJ Way” street sign as a keepsake of the night.

A video tribute and ceremony honoring Jeanneret with his family will be held prior to the 7 p.m. puck drop. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats early, with doors opening at 5 p.m.

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Here’s everything else you need to know before the team takes the ice.

Home Opener rally event at The BFLO Store

The BFLO Store will host a Home Opener rally event on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at its Transitown location to get fans ready for the season.

JJ Peterka, Mattias Samuelsson, and Sabretooth will be on location at 5:30 p.m. to meet fans and sign autographs. Former Sabres defenseman Rhett Warrener will sign autographs from 6:30 to 7:30.

Blue and Gold Carpet returns

Immediately following the unveiling of RJ Way on Oct. 12, the Sabres will arrive in style with cars provided by Northtown Automotive. Fans will have the opportunity to greet their favorite players as they make their way down the Blue and Gold Carpet into KeyBank Center.

Party in the Plaza

The Party in the Plaza will feature live music from the band May Day as well as food, drinks, photo opportunities, giveaways, and more.

The first 5,000 fans in Alumni Plaza will receive a “Let’s Go Buffalo” rally towel.

Fans can also have their hair braided with blue and gold colors by braidbabes and get temporary Sabres airbrush tattoos.

In-arena activities

In the concourse, the party will continue with music from DJ Milk and other photo opportunities.

Also keep an eye out for…

• Giveaways by Seneca Resorts and Casinos, including an opportunity to win a suite for a game.
• Highmark’s new AR mirror, which will give fans the chance to take virtual photos with Sabres players.
• The new Coca-Cola concession stand, located outside of the Lexus Club, which will offer new food and beverage options for fans.
• E&J Gallo Winery will be providing samples of their products to fans by the New Amsterdam bar near Section 106.
• Total Sports Enterprises will give fans the opportunity to bid on and purchase autographed memorabilia