Post June 22, 2021June 22, 2021Rene Robert Rene Robert, Sabres ‘French Connection’ winger, dies at 72 by webmaster Rene Robert, who played on the Buffalo Sabres’ “French Connection Line” in the 1970s, has died at the age of 72, the team announced Tuesday.
Post March 26, 2021March 26, 2021Eric Staal Canadiens acquire veteran centre Eric Staal from Sabres by webmaster Habs give up third-round and fifth-round picks at NHL Draft, while Sabres will retain $1.625 million of Staal’s $3.25-million salary.