Richard Martin
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary goal-scorer and member of the French Connection, he remains one of the most celebrated figures in Buffalo Sabres history.
He was a member of the iconic French Connection line.
He scored 52 goals in a single season on two separate occasions.
He was selected to seven consecutive NHL All-Star Games.
He was drafted fifth overall in the 1971 NHL amateur draft.
He was the first non-enforcer diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
He held the franchise record for the most career hat tricks for the Buffalo Sabres.
He played for the Los Angeles Kings for a brief stint at the end of his career.
He was part of the winning roster for Team Canada during the 1976 Canada Cup.
He suffered a career-altering knee injury in 1980 after a collision with a goaltender.
He was a co-owner of a bar and restaurant called Slapshot in Niagara Falls, New York.
He was selected as an NHL All-Star first team left wing twice.
He scored 701 total points in 685 career NHL games.
His jersey number 7 was retired by the Buffalo Sabres in 1995.
He was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1981 by coach Scotty Bowman.
He had a career goals-per-game average of 0.56, ranking among the best in league history.
About Richard Martin
A prolific goal-scorer, he was a key member of the famous 'French Connection' line alongside Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert. His career was defined by his offensive prowess and multiple All-Star selections before being cut short by a severe knee injury.
Career Achievements & Milestones
NHL All-Star First Team
1973-74
NHL All-Star First Team
1974-75
Canada Cup Champion
1976
Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
1989
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Richard Martin.
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Teams & Career
Richard Martin played for 2 different teams during his 11 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1971.