Buffalo Sabres winger, former GM Gerry Meehan dead at 79
Meehan played 10 NHL seasons and helped Alexander Mogilny defect to North America, opening the door for other Soviet players.
- The Buffalo Sabres announced on Saturday that former general manager and winger Gerry Meehan has died at age 79. The team was informed by a member of his family.
- A Toronto native, Meehan was a member of the inaugural Sabres roster in 1970, recording the franchise's first assist and later serving as the team's second captain before his trading to Vancouver in October 1974.
- Throughout his 10-year NHL career, the winger played for Buffalo, Vancouver, Atlanta, and Washington before returning to Buffalo in 1984 to join the front office under general manager Scotty Bowman.
- Working with director of player development Don Luce, Meehan helped Alexander Mogilny become the first player to defect from the Soviet Union to North America in 1989, opening doors for other Soviet players.
- Meehan is survived by his wife, three children and four grandchildren. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman called him "a pillar of the franchise" whose mentorship shaped countless players and executives in recent years.
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Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79
Gerry Meehan, one of the Buffalo Sabres' first players who went on to an influential role as the team’s general manager, has died. He was 79. The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of…
Former NHL player, executive Gerry Meehan passes away at 79
Gerry Meehan, a former NHL player and executive best known for his time with the Buffalo Sabres, passed away at 79. The Sabres confirmed his death on social media, commemorating his contributions to the franchise. Meehan had a commendable playing career, featuring in 670 NHL games and serving as the Sabres’ captain from 1971 to 1974. He transitioned to management and became the club's GM in 1986, where he was instrumental in acquiring notable pl…
Former NHL player, executive Gerry Meehan passes away at 79 - Daily Faceoff
Gerry Meehan, who most notably played with and managed the Buffalo Sabres during his decades-long career in the hockey world, died Friday at age 79. The Sabres announced the news of his death in a social media post on Saturday morning, along with a career retrospective posted on their official website. A left wing during his playing days, Meehan appeared in 670 NHL games over parts of 10 seasons with the Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia…
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