Sabres' Martin suffered from neurological diseaseSource: Niagara Gazette ‘The Martin family went public with the findings because they believed Rick Martin would’ve wanted to raise awareness of the dangers of brain trauma in sports.’ Related posts: Brain study finds damage in ex-Sabre Rick Martin Ex-Sabre Martin had brain trauma Former N.H.L. Star Had Disease Related to Brain Trauma Ex-Sabre Rick Martin had degenerative brain disease CTE Sabres add Rick Martin to coaching staff