Jim Watson (ice hockey)
James Arthur Watson is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres, and later in the World Hockey Association with the Los Angeles Sharks, Chicago Cougars, and Quebec Nordiques.
In his NHL career, Watson played in 221 games, scoring four goals and adding nineteen assists. In the WHA, Watson played in 231 games, scoring seven goals and adding thirty-three assists. He also scored the first goal in Buffalo Sabre history against Les Binkley in a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins
