> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Friday FTB: Remembering Rick Jeanneret - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-remembering-rick-jeanneret/ - Published: 2023-08-18T10:00:54.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-18T10:22:34.000Z - Description: Last night with a heavy heart we learned of the passing of legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer, Rick Jeanneret. Born in St. Catherines in 1942, Jeanneret called games for the Sabres for 51 years, including the absolutely unforgettable "MAY DAY" call. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches Last night with a heavy heart we learned of the passing of legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer, Rick Jeanneret. Born in St. Catherines in 1942, Jeanneret called games for the Sabres for 51 years, including the absolutely unforgettable "MAY DAY" call, linked below. > BREAKING: It is my sad duty to report that Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, the legendary play-by-play man of the [#Sabres](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), has died this evening. The team has confirmed the news. [https://t.co/s1rybl1ncg](https://t.co/s1rybl1ncg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) [August 18, 2023](https://twitter.com/ByMHarrington/status/1692360115897171968?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Rest in peace to the 🐐 Rick Jeanneret 💙💛 [pic.twitter.com/PzAXwK6ULj](https://t.co/PzAXwK6ULj?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mike Commito (@mikecommito) [August 18, 2023](https://twitter.com/mikecommito/status/1692369301091586191?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Toronto Maple Leafs also paid their respects to Bobby Baun with this tribute video. From the Athletic is the story of the tragic death of a young London Knights player named Abakar Kazbekov, who passed away from suspected suicide outside a downtown London hotel last December. Link to the story and the free LFP news story is below. [‘We have to do more’: A young hockey player’s tragic death and a search for answersAbakar Kazbekov’s death has brought new attention to the mental health challenges facing junior hockey players in Canada.![](https://theathletic.com/static/img/cropped-cropped-favicon1-270x270.png)The AthleticDan Robson![](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2023/08/16154729/0816_AbakarKazbekov.png)](https://theathletic.com/4777788/2023/08/17/london-knights-suicide-canada-junior-hockey-mental-health/?source=emp%5Fshared%5Farticle) [Family speaks out after death of London Knights player Abakar KazbekovAbakar Kazbekov was a devoted son, a loving brother and a friend to many, the late London Knights forward’s family said in a statement Tuesday morning.![](https://dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital/14.2.2/websites/images/apple-touch-icons/iphone-retina/icon-lfp.png)London Free PressRyan Pyette![](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/lfpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2AF19B60-CC26-4B82-9F4C-FC3949FD859C-e1671551629290.png)](https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/family-speaks-out-after-death-of-london-knights-player-abakar-kazbekov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I don't know much about Mathieu Schneider, but he's out of the NHLPA after 12 years. > Sources say Mathieu Schneider and the [#NHLPA](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLPA?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have parted ways, after 12 years at the No. 2 post in the players’ union. Told the push was made by executive director Marty Walsh.[@DailyFaceoff](https://twitter.com/DailyFaceoff?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Frank Seravalli (@frank\_seravalli) [August 17, 2023](https://twitter.com/frank%5Fseravalli/status/1692280740635979928?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) William Villeneuve is 16th in our Top 25 Under 25. [2023 Top 25 Under 25: William Villeneuve is 16thOn a team with so few defensemen prospects in their pipeline, Villeneuve is arguably their second best hope of being an NHLer. This year, he will have a chance to step up into a second pair role on the Marlies and get even closer to the NHL as a real possibility.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600269558224-625f34642074?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDYxfHwxNnxlbnwwfHx8fDE2OTIxMzI2ODh8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2023-top-25-under-25-william-villeneuve-is-16/) Good. The fewer people like Toews in the NHL, the better. [Jonathan Toews announces he is ‘taking time away’ from hockeyIn a statement posted to his Instagram page just hours after a heartfelt tribute to the Blackhawks organization and fans, the 35-year-old attributes ongoing health struggles related to long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome as reasons for the absence.![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/sn_favicon.ico)Sportsnet| August 17, 2023, 4:05 PM![](https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jonny-1040x572.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jonathan-toews-announces-he-is-taking-time-away-from-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [CHL set to launch 2023 preseason on CHL TV with free access to over 30 games - Canadian Hockey LeagueThe CHL is excited to announce that more than 30 preseason games covering the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL will be available as ‘freeviews’ on CHL TV over the next month.![](https://d36mmqcww1zunu.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/25164215/CHL-Logo-Favicon-32x32-1.png)Canadian Hockey LeagueChristopher Séguin![](https://d36mmqcww1zunu.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17111356/Freeview-1920x1080-updated-EN.png)](https://chl.ca/article/chl-set-to-launch-2023-preseason-on-chl-tv-with-complimentary-access-to-over-30-games/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Some professional women's hockey players in Europe have unionized. > Huge news for pro European Hockey and the women's game. > > Interested players can reach out to [@ouiweejacquie](https://twitter.com/ouiweejacquie?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Pierri played for the Calgary Inferno, in the SDHL with SDE, and is now in the EWHL. She played her college hockey at Brown University. [pic.twitter.com/njWpiwqVDj](https://t.co/njWpiwqVDj?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mike Murphy (@DigDeepBSB) [August 17, 2023](https://twitter.com/DigDeepBSB/status/1692216048416665933?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)