Terry Pegula pregame introduction 2/23/11 Thrashers @ Sabres

[x716ViRuSX]

One of the greatest moments in Buffalo Sabres history. If only the Sabres freakin played like they want the Stanley Cup. Also, RIP Rick Martin #7

[MrSabresfan1]

remember the last time the French Connection skated together

[xxsabresfan48]

@MrSabresfan1 I was at this game, such a memorable moment.

[TheCivilengr]

RIP Rick Martin, you will be forever missed

[Violator37]

Seriously choked up with shivers up my spine.

[eastiscool1]

awwww rick:(

[prchemkd]

this video will bring tears to a true buffalonian

[mingDIAL14]

Terry Pegula is the epitome of a hero. Rick Martin is the epitome of a legend.

[MrRyguy92]

Golisano simply Saved the Sabres Pegula will bring them to greatness

[lorenzo9389]

From A Bruins fan. Any owner who comes to the table and wants to win the cup as much as players and fans and has that same passion is SO GREAT. I LOVE Pegula and this story, a childhood dream come true, not many people can say they accomplished a goal they have had for over 30 years! And The Sabres definitely deserve who wants to win a cup and does not care about making money.

[666mathew]

Why has their been so much excitement about the new owner?

Did Sabres fans hate Tom Golisano? Wha prompted Golisano to sell the team, financial trouble?

[Oldschoolhockey91]

@666mathew

it wasn't exactly that we hated Golisano, he didn't give us an opportunity to invest more money into player development and scouting, not to mention handcuffing Regier on a tight budget. Golisano was a businessman, not a owner in sports. We do wholeheartedly thank him for saving the franchise, he will always be welcomed here in Buffalo for that.

[nybdt]

@666mathew If it wasnt for Golisano the Sabres would not be in Buffalo today. He wanted the franchise to stay and he sold it to Terry because he knew he was a hugh Sabres fan and he would only make the franchise better. Golisano said that he would out bid anyone that wanted to buy and move the Bills.

[saskrabbit79b]

RIP Rick Martin

[Oldschoolhockey91]

R.I.P Rico.

Glad the boys won today for you. God Speed.

[AlainRacette1986]

RIP #7 Rick Martin... too soon :(

[NicholsChick79]

RIP Rick Martin :'(

[tjd92295]

Bot the first and last time I saw Rick Martin in person....RIP

[jakes793]

RIP Rick, this one's for you. Beat those sens

[JDSabre]

RIP Rick Martin :[

[HenryAdams98]

lets get the to playoffs to start the new era

[HenryAdams98]

Get ready nhl cause the sabres have started a new era. playoffs 2011

[teddymv]

Was anyone reading this there? How loud was it in there?

[MissMorgan2957]

@teddymv I was there. It was pretty ridiculous and the video doesn't do it much justice. There was a standing ovation from the time the carpets were being rolled out continued for well over five minutes. Whenever a video with him or a sign with his name came on during the game there was a standing ovation

[teddymv]

@MissMorgan2957 Thats so great to hear. I had a feeling it was much louder than this video makes it seem. Thanks so much!!

[teddymv]

GO BUFFALO

[sabresrock234]

TERRY TERRY TERRY TERRY

[vanek40]

Awesome....There is now new hope in Buffalo...I already smell the Stanley Cup around the corner!!! YEAAAAAAAAH:)

[bvllets]

OOOOOHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHH

[ckanalley]

Amazing video! What a moment when the French Connection skated out to greet Terry Pegula. LET'S GO BUFFALO !!!!

[don1deb1]

Thanks so much for posting! I'm a sabres fan living in Hockey Town (Detroit), but my loyalties are still with the Sabres! So so exciting!!

[DONGOE]

@don1deb1 - Me too - I Iive in Troy, MI and am a Sabres fan originally from Buffalo.

[lorinhl]

There are no tears in hockey, there are no tears in hockey.....just keep repeating it.

But there has been many tears over many years---just not tears of absolute joy.

One would think that after 40 years of faithfulness that we would be immune to such bursts of hope. It has taken a very special man to reignite the fire that has been but a flicker in the hearts of fans for too long.

Thank God. Can't wait to see what's next. Great to trust again, eh?

[humbledcowboy]

Any a new era in Sabres Hockey was born. Loved it!