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17. Rick Martin

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17. Rick Martin

As part of Buffalo’s vaunted “French Connection” line, Rick Martin was part of the most exciting lines in hockey in the 1970s. Martin was a lethal sniper and once he mastered his defensive skills was one of the better two-way players in hockey. With two 50 goal seasons (not exactly easy in the ’70s) and as a perennial All-Star, Martin should have enjoyed some success in the ’80s and have a steady decline into his 30’s the way most star players do. Sadly, a brutal injury in November of 1980 essentially put an end to his career, and he only played a handful of games after. Had Rick Martin made it through at least a few of the free-wheeling 80’s, his career stats would have likely been padded sufficiently to make the Hall. Currently, he remains one of the top stars of the 70’s on the outside looking in.

 

Should Rick Martin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 3.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Verdun, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1985
  • Position: Left Wing
  • Played For: Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (1972 Summit Series, Canada Cup 1976)
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Star (1973 & 1974)
    Second Team All-Star (1975 & 1976)
    NHL All-Star (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 & 1978)
    Canada Cup Gold Medal (Canada, 1976)

Should Rick Martin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 3.1%

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