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René Robert

Born:December 31, 1948Draft:Undrafted
Hometown:Trois-Rivières, QCPosition:C
Known For:French ConnectionShoots:Right
National Team:Canada

René Paul Robert (December 31, 1948 – June 22, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 12 seasons in the NHL between 1970 and 1982. He played most of his career with the Buffalo Sabres as a member of the legendary French Connection line. Robert was selected to two National Hockey League All-Star Games (1972–73, 1974–75) and was selected as the Second NHL All-Star Team right wing in 1974–75.

Rene Robert
BOSTON, MA. – 1970’s: Rene Robert #14 of the Buffalo Sabres waits for face off action against the Boston Bruins at the Boston Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Rene Robert Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
May 1968Toronto Maple LeafsBrad SelwoodVancouver (WHL)Ron Ward
May 15, 1970Vancouver (WHL)Toronto Maple LeafsCash
March 4, 1972Pittsburgh PenguinsBuffalo SabresEddie Shack
Oct. 5, 1979Buffalo SabresColorado RockiesJohn Van Boxmeer
Jan. 30, 1981Colorado RockiesToronto Maple Leafs1981 3rd-Round Pick
(Uli Hiemer)

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • Captain of the Colorado Rockies (1980-1981)
  • Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame (1990)
  • 2x NHL All-Star Game (1973, 1975)
  • NHL Second All-Star Team (1975)

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