Very sad news today as former Buffalo Sabre Rick Martin passed away after suffering a heart attack while driving. Martin was 59.
Along with Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert, the trio made up the legendary "French Connection" line for the Sabres. Martin was a prolific scoring winger for the team, registering eight seasons of 32 goals or more, including back-to-back 52-goal campaigns. A seven-time All-Star and two-time 1st Team NHLer, Martin had his No. 7 retired to the rafters in Buffalo in 1995 and is flanked by the retired numbers of his former linemates.
Along with Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert, the trio made up the legendary "French Connection" line for the Sabres. Martin was a prolific scoring winger for the team, registering eight seasons of 32 goals or more, including back-to-back 52-goal campaigns. A seven-time All-Star and two-time 1st Team NHLer, Martin had his No. 7 retired to the rafters in Buffalo in 1995 and is flanked by the retired numbers of his former linemates.