He was 59. Robert was from Trois-Rivieres, about a 90-minute drive east of Montreal. The year prior, the sleek center, Perreault, had set the NHL record for goals in a season by a rookie with 38. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children's information. Robert's most memorable goal, scored 18 minutes, 29 seconds into overtime, sealed Buffalo's 5-4 win over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final in 1975. He nearly had three straight seasons of 50 goals: 52 in 1973-74 and 1974-75 and 49 goals in 1975-76. Martin left the game with such a high number intact because he still managed to produce after his injury. He was at a disadvantage because he did not get a chance to win the Stanley Cup and reinforce his superstar talent for those who select Hall of Fame inductees. Laughter mixed with a few tears as 3,000 family members, friends, former teammates and fans of Richard Martin gathered at HSBC Arena on Thursday to celebrate the life of No. The Sabres made Rick Martin the fifth overall selection in the 1971 draft. All Rights Reserved. Former Star Had Disease Linked to Brain Trauma - New York Times There was even talk of a Martin howitzer beating a goalie and ripping out the back of the net so fast that it was missed by everyone including the goal judge. Nigrelli said it appeared Martin had "an undetermined medical emergency" before the accident. He ranks second with 47 game-winning goals, while his 695 points rank third. "To see them skate out was incredible. Martin finished with 384 goals and 317 assists for 701 points in 685 career NHL games. He scored 52 goals in consecutive seasons beginning in 1973-74. Rick Martin was a superb host and a guy who decided to put down roots near Buffalo, where he and his wife worked together on Globalquest, a computer business that they ran together. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Midway through the third period of the Sabres' 2-0 home win on February 9, 1978, Dave Farrish of the New York Rangers hooked Martin around the neck from behind and kicked Martin's feet out from under him, causing Martin to hit his head on the ice. Bowman traded him to the Los Angeles Kings on March 10, 1981, in exchange for draft picks. Rick Martin, who comprised one-third of the famed "French Connection" line for the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970s, died Sunday at age 59. A lot of good memories.". Martin did not win a Stanley Cup. No left winger was more dominant. Flowers gratefully declined. BUFFALO, N.Y. Two weeks after being reunited on the ice in Buffalo, the Sabres' famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday.
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