Rene Robert passes away

[Machinehead]

Damn, I just referenced the FC line earlier today

 

[Jumptheshark]

The French Connection line was one of the greatest

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

doing research both Robert and Martin had pretty short careers , as soon as the 70s ended so did their careers while Perreault kept plugging along. RIP to Rene.

 

[jd1970]

Still remember the OT goal he scored in Montreal against a great Canadians team. Put the Sabres on the map.
RIP

 

[Dex]

Some of you above have already touched on this, but the French Connection were a great line to watch. I was lucky enough to have seen them live - for the duration of their existence as a line. The collective line was greater than the sum of its parts - and the individual parts were outstanding. Some of my fondest hockey memories are watching the French Connection in action - especially against the Lafleur led Montreal Canadiens.

Robert was fast, had a great shot. He was an excellent playmaker. Those collective skills made him the perfect complement to Perreault and Martin. He was superb at the point on the power play where his vision, puck handling, shot and playmaking ability made him particularly dangerous. . He also was able to rise to the occasion and carry the Sabres in Perreault's absence - something I always admired in him. The day Bowman traded him was a sad one indeed.

He was very active in the community and with the Sabres alumni. His presence will be missed

 

[Ace]

I read today that he constructed his driveway out of pieces from the Aud after they demolished it.

That is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard.