Injuries Compound Imlachs Defensive Woes

"Injuries Compound Imlach's Defensive Woes," The Hockey News, Nov. 5, 1971


Quote:
"The new Sabres' captain is center Gerry Meehan, one of the club's best players in the disappointing first five games of the schedule."

Stats:
In the same issue, here's the list of the NHL's top scorers. Nine games into the season, Meehan was tied for sixth place, and he had more goals than Bobby Orr.