In the Buffalo Sabres’ final game, play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret made a casual remark to analyst Harry Neale about next year that suggested Jeanneret might retire. Not so. Reached while vacationing in Florida, Jeanneret said, "I’m planning on coming back next year."

This pleased Neale, who also plans to return next season. "I’m delighted," said Neale. "He tells me all year this is his last year. He told me before I even started working with him."

Once again next season, Jeanneret’s contract allows him to take some road games off.