Category: Rick Martin
Islanders Award Winners: Mike Bossy, Calder Trophy, 1978 (Part 2)
Mike BossyOur series of audio documentaries continues. While Bossy breaks an NHL record, the Islanders break through as a division winner and the Maple Leafs break the Islanders in the playoffs. Part Two of our look at Mike Bossy’s sensational rookie season begins at a low point, a fight-fill...
Read more7 Cool Things About the Buffalo Sabres French Connection
Gilbert PerreaultIf you are a Buffalo Sabres fan and you have any years on you at all, you’re familiar with the famous French Connection line. In this post, I’ll share seven cool things about that famous line. Cool Thing The French Connection Line Began in 1972 Since the French Connection line came very early in Sa...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Greatest Lines
Mikael RenbergIn its 104-year history, the National Hockey League has seen some phenomenal players, and fans have been blessed enough to see these players join forces as linemates. Some of these…
Read moreBuffalo Sabres To Retire Ryan Miller’s Number
Rick MartinThe Buffalo Sabres will have a second goaltender in the rafters next season. Ryan Miller’s No. 30 will be retired by the team, joining Dominik Hasek as the only two netminders in franchise history to receive the honor. Miller will join Tim Horton (2), Rick Martin (7), Gilbert Perreault (11), Rene Ro...
Read moreSnapshots: Robert, McCauley, Trotz
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Buffalo Sabres and their fan base are among those in mourning today, as the team revealed that beloved alumnus Rene Robert has passed away at 72. Robert had been hospitalized in Florida this weekend with a heart attack and died early on Tuesday. A member of the famed “French Connection” line wit...
Read moreRene Robert, Sabres 'French Connection' winger, dies at 72
Rick MartinRene Robert, who played on the Buffalo Sabres' "French Connection Line" in the 1970s, has died at the age of 72, the team announced Tuesday.
Read moreRene Robert, Member of Famed 'French Connection Line', Passes Away
Colorado RockiesLongtime NHL winger René Robert died at the age of 72 on Tuesday.
Read moreSabres legend Rene Robert, member of famed ‘French Connection,’ dies at 72
Pittsburgh PenguinsRene Robert, a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ legendary “French Connection” line and one of the most popular players in franchise history, passed away Tuesday, the team announced. He was 72. Robert had been hospitalized in Florida since suffering a heart attack last week. Throughout much of the 1970s...
Read moreReports: Sabres legend Rene Robert hospitalized after suffering heart attack
Toronto Maple LeafsRene Robert, a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ legendary “French Connection” line and one of the most popular players in franchise history, is hospitalized in Florida after suffering a heart attack, according to multiple reports. Robert, 72, is in critical but stable condition and on life support syst...
Read moreSabres 'French Connection' winger Rene Robert hospitalized
Rick MartinRene Robert, a retired winger who played on the Buffalo Sabres' famed "French Connection Line'' in the 1970s, was in a Florida hospital on Friday after suffering a heart attack.
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