The source of the controversy was that Bruce Gamble was competing for the Rochester Americans, because Imlach, a part owner of the Americans, was anxious to protect Rochester's roster at playoff time, as a means of protecting his investment.
Bruce Gamble was competing for the Rochester Americans. This was as a means of protecting his investment. Imlach was anxious to protect Rochester's roster at playoff time. The source of the controversy was this. Imlach was a part owner of the Americans.