'"Rene was in good shape," Perreault said. "Every time I talked to him, he was doing bicycle 2-3 times a week and playing golf three times a week and was enjoying life. He was doing very well, so it was shocking news. Very shocking."' … [Read more...] about Memories of Rene Robert: Reactions to the death of the ‘Connection’ right winger
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Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’
'“Rene, he was very comfortable with the line, he … was exceptionally good defensively and he covered for the other two guys to really let it all out offensively, and they would,” Robitaille said. “Rene could always pick them up defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’
United forever thanks to the French Connection
'“What made René's strength as a hockey player was his good skating. He also had a good pitch and a great vision for the game. He was going in traffic and he was paying the price for scoring goals. René was a finesse player and he was really a playoff guy. He was able to produce a lot during those years in Buffalo. He was a good teammate.”' … [Read more...] about United forever thanks to the French Connection
Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert
'For Perreault, Robert’s most memorable overtime goal was his first coming in a 3-2 win at Montreal during a 1973 first-round playoff series. It cut the Canadiens lead to 3-2. Though the Sabres were eliminated the following game, the goal was significant because it came at Montreal’s Forum, which was considered a shrine to those growing up in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert
René Robert's teammates remember the Sabres legend
'“It’s been a tough, tough couple of days," the former Sabres captain said. "About a week ago, I got a call that he had a massive heart attack, and it was real difficult because I played golf with him about a month ago. We talked just about every other day, and he was saying about getting back to see his kids in Toronto. Unfortunately that didn’t happen, but his son and his … [Read more...] about René Robert’s teammates remember the Sabres legend
There’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Rene Robert
'As of Wednesday morning, there’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Sabres legend Rene Robert, who passed away after being hospitalized for a heart attack.' … [Read more...] about There’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Rene Robert
Former Sabres' great Gilbert Perreault remembers teammates Rene Robert and Rick Martin
'"We kept in touch. Every month we were talking to each other. I know he was living in Florida, so we couldn’t see each other that much but every golf tournament, the alumni golf tournament it was a lot of fun to be with him"' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres’ great Gilbert Perreault remembers teammates Rene Robert and Rick Martin
Members of the hockey community pay tribute to Rene Robert
''"I knew what kind of player [Robert] was because I played against him in the junior days in the Quebec league," Perreault recalled. "He was a big star in Three Rivers (Quebec) and he was an amazing junior player, so I knew what kind of player he was. He had the great speed and great shot and he had a great vision of the game. It was an easy game for me and Rico to play with … [Read more...] about Members of the hockey community pay tribute to Rene Robert