WGR also aired Buffalo Sabres games and took great lengths to hype the young franchise. Pegula was hooked by morning disc jockey Stan Roberts and an inescapable, jaunty novelty song.

“Scotty’s the best,” Poehling remarked. “He’s the definition of a Philadelphia Flyer. I have all the love and respect for him. He taught me a lot when he was here. I wish him nothing but ...