Today in the sports section of the Buffalo News, Jim Lorentz announced that he is going to be retiring from his position within the Buffalo Sabres organization. For those readers who do not know good old Jimmy boy, he was the Sabres color commentator for 26 years. Lorentz worked with the late Ted Darling and current Sabres voice Rick Jeannerett. Jim said he could not handle all of the traveling that is involved with this job.
In defense of Jim, it sounds like the guy has it made. He is sixty years old with a house in New Brunswick were he spends his time fishing.
One amusing part of the article was the response by Managing Partner Larry Quinn. His response went as follows, "It was his decision. Totally. I’d love to have him back. He didn’t want to do it anymore. There was no other issue.” It was almost as if the reporters were on him for this one (It probably was his fault!). I can almost hear what the reporters asked Quinn, such as, "Now what did you this time Quinn?" Jeez, what an offseason this has been for the Sabres organization.
Also in the article it talks about the possible replacements for Lorentz. It listed three names, two in which I am still scratching my head about: Matthew Barnaby, John Tucker, and Mike Robitaille. I hope its Roby. The guy is filled with tons of hockey information. Not only that, but he has also filled in before for Rick and Jim, and he's just a fun lovin' guy. As for Tucker and Barnaby, can someone please say, "No experience!"
Oh well, change does have to come sometime in life, and it definitely has for the Buffalo Sabres. I wonder if this change includes a Stanley Cup?
Peace, John aka Ronnie James Dio aka Holy Diver
2 comments:
its not like this was totally blindsiding. Good for him though, I would love to retire from the job I dont have and fish in NB. Roby is a good choice, maybe razor? or better yet Grapes? just as long as it isnt Kevin Slyvester.
where did you get this picture of dio?
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