ENP STAFF REPORTS
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Renowned Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret will once again take his place behind the microphone, calling the first period of Buffalo's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Jeanneret recently made an appearance — along with former Bills' quarterback Jim Kelly — during an emotional pre-game ceremony on Hockey Fights Cancer night, last Saturday.

This Saturday's game, which begins at 7 p.m. on MSG, will be Jeanneret's first as an announcer since being treated for throat cancer in early September.

“The time seems right to slowly begin transitioning back to work,” Jeanneret said via Sabres press release. “My doctors have told me I’m cancer-free and I’m feeling well enough to get back in the booth, even if it’s only on a limited basis for the time being. The kindness and well-wishes from everyone, especially Sabres fans and the Western New York community, has been overwhelming and I’m truly grateful for the tremendous support during this process.”

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