Gerry Meehan, who previously played as a winger and held the general manager position for the Buffalo Sabres, has passed away at 79. The Sabres organization made the announcement of Meehan’s demise via their official web portal and social media channels on Saturday.
Born in Toronto, he achieved Buffalo’s initial assist and participated in ten National Hockey League seasons
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Gerry Meehan, who previously played as a winger and held the general manager position for the Buffalo Sabres, has passed away at 79.
The Sabres organization made the announcement of Meehan’s demise via their official web portal and social media channels on Saturday.
Hailing from Toronto, Meehan joined the Sabres as an original member in 1970, where he registered the franchise’s inaugural assist. He also served as the club’s second captain and competed for a decade in the NHL across teams including Buffalo, Vancouver, Atlanta, and Washington.
Meehan held the general manager role for Buffalo during the period of 1986 through 1993.
Together with Don Luce, the director of player development, Meehan facilitated Alexander Mogilny’s defection, making him the initial player from the former Soviet Union to move to North America. This action paved the way for subsequent Soviet athletes to do the same.
He leaves behind his spouse, three offspring, and four grandchildren.
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