Archives for March 14, 2011

'After such an emotional day here at HSBC Arena the Sabres are able to take care of business on the ice, the best way to pay tribute to one of the greatest players in team history. After the win all of the players skated just inside of center ice and saluted to the heavens and Martin's #7 banner in the rafters as fans stood and cheered as well. What a great gesture by the … [Read more...] about Sabres Trounce Senators 6-4

'"(Rick) is a guy I was in the community with for 30 years," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "We lost a heck of a guy today. He was teammate, he was somebody I worked with as part of the coaching staff and somebody I played golf with. He was a great person, a real good person. Anybody who crossed his path would say the same."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Legend Rick Martin Dies

'Richard Martin loved that team. Sabres fans loved him.' … [Read more...] about Remembering #7

'Brad Boyes made his home debut for the Sabres after playing each of his first seven games with the team on the road and scored Buffalo’s sixth goal of the game. He now has seven points (4-3-7) in eight games with the team.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 6, Senators 4

'Rick was not only one of the greatest players in franchise history, he was a great friend to the Sabres organization and the entire community.' … [Read more...] about Rick Martin: 1951-2011

'But Rico was beyond special in the sense that despite his French Canadian roots, he made his home in Buffalo and considered himself "one of the guys". On the golf course, and although he belonged to Crag Burn he played all over the place, Rick would sometimes just show up and join a group. No biggie. He was always approachable and enjoyed chatting with fans of all ages, and … [Read more...] about Rick Martin Knew How to Live Life

''One of the most important figures in Buffalo sports history, Martin was a winger in the famed French Connection." … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rick Martin killed in car accident

I love Rick Martin, but not for any reason more poignant than what he meant to people who matter to me. To my beloved Gram, he is a star in the history of her favorite team. To my dad and mom, he was a prolific goal scorer during their courtship. To me, he was a hockey player who played when my uncles were growing up and could tell me a heck of a tale on the golf course or bar … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the passing of Rick Martin

'Martin scored 384 goals during his illustrious 12-year NHL career including back-to-back 52-goal seasons in 1973-74 and 1974-75. He is generally considered one of the most iconic athletes in Buffalo sports history.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Rick Martin dies

'He settled in the Buffalo area and had business interests in the community. In recent weeks, Martin joined Perreault, Robert and other former Sabres to help welcome new owner Terry Pegula. "To see the smile on all three of their faces was incredible," Ruff said of the recent reunion.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres great Rick Martin dies

French Connection loses a member (Le Journal de Montreal) The Sabres cry the death of Richard Martin (La Presse) A striking down marker (La Presse) Death of Richard Martin - Which shock for Gilbert Perreault (Rue Frontenac) "It had of the Maurice Richard in him" (RDS.ca) … [Read more...] about French language Rick Martin Coverage

Manchester tops Pirates, moves to first (Portland Press Herald) It’s a lost opportunity for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Dethrone Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs One "Leg-gio" Up On Pirates (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage