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this will be the last time we will see these two guys together
The Buffalo Sabres announced today Jim Lorentz is retiring from his position as color commentator for the Buffalo Sabres after 26 years as a broadcaster with the organization and seven seasons as a player.
“Over the past 26 years, Jim provided expert analysis during our broadcasts and his knowledge of the play on the ice was second to none,” said Larry Quinn Managing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres. “We wish Jim all the best and know that as a former player and broadcaster, he will always be a part of the Sabres family.”
“My long association with the Buffalo Sabres was nothing but positive and I was fortunate to retire from the game as a player but be able to stay involved as a broadcaster,” said Jim Lorentz. “I was blessed to work with two of the best play-by-play men of all-time in Ted Darling and Rick Jeanneret. This was a tough decision to make, but after 43 years of travel as a player and broadcaster, I based my decision on the unwillingness to tackle another long season and grueling travel schedule.”
During the final three preseason games, the team will use three different former Sabres players as the color commentator during the radio broadcasts -- Matthew Barnaby (Wednesday vs. Toronto), John Tucker (Friday at Pittsburgh) and Mike Robitaille (Saturday vs. Pittsburgh).
Lorentz began his broadcasting career in 1981, as the color commentator for radio and moved into the TV booth in the role of television commentator prior to the 1992-93 season. Lorentz played 10 seasons in the NHL with Boston, St. Louis, the New York Rangers and Buffalo. His 331 points rank him 14th in all-time scoring for the Sabres, recording 134 goals and 197 assists in 487 games. He retired in 1978 with 399 points in the NHL and was a member of Boston’s 1970 Stanley Cup Championship team.
My bet is on Mike Robitaille he's done it before and with his crazy words that he comes up with he would make it fun to listen to on the TV telecasts. But if he's the color commentary guy who fills in for him on the "Shootout" the post game show on MSG. Good luck with retirement Jim
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