Richard ?mehl�k is a Czech former National Hockey League defenceman. He was drafted in the fifth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. ?mehl�k joined the Sabres for the 1992?93 season, and played there for nine seasons. He left via free agency for the Atlanta Thrashers before the 2002?03 season. At the trade deadline of the 2002?03 season, ?mehl�k was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a draft pick. ?mehl�k would go on to win the Stanley Cup that season with the Devils. He retired following the season. In his NHL career, ?mehl�k appeared in 644 games, tallying 49 goals and adding 146 assists. He also appeared in 88 playoff games, scoring 1 goal and recording 14 assists. 

January 23rd, 1970 in Ostrava (Age 54)