Sep

25

Today, the Sabres reported the retirement of broadcaster and color commentator Jim Lorentz. He spent the past 26 years with the Sabres, and was a famed member of the Jeanneret-Lorentz duo. This announcement was a sudden surprise, as there really was no sign of anyone leaving the team. The Sabres last preseason game is apparently the last we will hear of Lorentz, as the rest of the preseason games will feature different former Sabres players. What will happen this season?! There will obviously be someone to take the color commentary job, but no one can completely replace Lorentz.

This brings up a good point about the importance of a team’s broadcasters. The majority of people do not make it to every game, and rely on radio and TV broadcasters to bring the game into their homes. It is also not an easy find to come across two broadcasters who could add such entertainment and knowledge to a game, like Jeanneret and Lorentz. Most of the focus has been on the calls of Rick Jeanneret, but it was Jim Lorentz who often brought in the outside facts, and even corrected some mistakes here and there. It will be difficult for Sabres fans to accept the many losses that the team has taken this year, but Lorentz will be one man who will be forever missed.

Thanks for all of the years of unforgettable commentary, Lorentz! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and will miss you!


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