| Rick Martin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 26, 1951 Verdun, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died |
March 13, 2011 (aged 59) Clarence, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Buffalo Sabres Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL draft |
5th overall, 1971 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 1971–1982 | ||
Richard Lionel Martin (/mɑːrˈtæn/; French: [maʁtɛ̃]; July 26, 1951 – March 13, 2011) was a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings for 11 seasons between 1971 and 1982. He featured in the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals with the Sabres. He was most famous for playing on the Sabres' French Connection line with Gilbert Perreault and Rene Robert.