Born: | December 31, 1948 | Draft: | Undrafted |
Hometown: | Trois-Rivières, QC | Position: | C |
Known For: | “French Connection“ | Shoots: | 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 Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
May 1968 | Brad Selwood | Vancouver (WHL) | Ron Ward | |
May 15, 1970 | Vancouver (WHL) | Cash | ||
March 4, 1972 | Eddie Shack | |||
Oct. 5, 1979 | John Van Boxmeer | |||
Jan. 30, 1981 | 1981 3rd-Round Pick (Uli Hiemer) |
Deeper Dive
- The French Connection | Buffalo Sabres
- Buffalo Sabres with 100-Point Seasons
- Buffalo Sabres’ History With Canada
- Colorado Rockies – The 10 Best to Wear the Jersey
- 7 Buffalo Sabres Who Should Have Their Number Retired
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)