NHL News: Former Sabres captain Gerry Meehan dies at 79 after shaping NHL history
Former Buffalo Sabres captain and general manager Gerry Meehan died at 79, leaving a legacy tied to the franchise’s first years, Alexander Mogilny’s defection, and trades for Pat LaFontaine, Dale Hawerchuk, and Dominik Hasek. The Sabres announced his death Friday, with Mogilny’s Hall of Fame tribute now carrying even more weight for Buffalo and NHL history today for fans everywhere.
Former Buffalo Sabres captain and general manager Gerry Meehan died at 79, leaving a legacy tied to the franchise’s first years, Alexander Mogilny’s defection, and trades for Pat LaFontaine, Dale Hawerchuk, and Dominik Hasek. The Sabres announced his death Friday, with Mogilny’s Hall of Fame tribute now carrying even more weight for Buffalo and NHL history today for fans everywhere.
