All-Time Captain
The Buffalo Sabres have retired only six numbers since the franchise's inception in 1970. The first Sabre to have his number retired was Gilbert Perreault (#11) on Oct. 17, 1990. The combination of center Perreault, left wing Rick Martin and right wing Rene Robert was one of the greatest lines in hockey history and without a doubt the best in Buffalo Sabres' history. The three wore the blue and gold together from 1972 to 1979 and were labeled "The French Connection," a name whose familiarity was helped by the 1971 movie of the same name. The trio was honored as Martin (#7) and Robert (#14) joined Perreault in ceremonies to retire the numbers of Buffalo's famed "French Connection" on Nov. 15, 1995. The fourth Sabre to have his number retired was Tim Horton (#2) on Jan. 5, 1996. The Sabres retired two more numbers during the 2005-06 season. Right winger Danny Gare (#18) was honored on Nov. 22, 2005, while Pat LaFontaine's #16 was hoisted to the rafters on March 3, 2006.
# PLAYER POSITION YRS. PLAYED
11 Gilbert Perreault Center 1970-71 to 1986
7 Rick Martin Left Wing 1971-72 to 1980-81
14 Rene Robert Right Wing 1971-72 to 1978-79
2 Tim Horton Defense 1972-73 to 1973-74
18 Danny Gare Right Wing 1974-75 to 1981-82
16 Pat LaFontaine Center 1991-92 to 1996-97


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