Gerry Meehan: Sabres Architect and Legacy Builder

Gerry Meehan, the Sabres’ founding father who played on their first-ever game and later became their transformative GM, passed away at 79, leaving behind a legacy of bold moves and championship-caliber teams. From scoring the franchise’s first goal to drafting Hall of Famers like Mogilny and Hasek, Meehan reshaped Buffalo hockey with visionary trades and relentless drive. Even after retiring from the front office, he mentored the next generation and was honored with a spot in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame — a true titan of the game. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a35b5fe807d87cf5