US EditionMike Harrington: Eric Staal's hiring is a good step, but Sabres have lots more to do
- The Buffalo Sabres hired former NHL player Eric Staal as special assistant to GM Kevyn Adams on Wednesday to strengthen their hockey operations.
- The team made this addition to add a fresh perspective and winning experience after a five-year tenure of Adams and an extended playoff drought.
- Staal, a 40-year-old retired 18-season NHL veteran and 2006 Stanley Cup winner with Adams, will assist in all hockey department aspects including scouting.
- Adams explained that he aimed to bring in a new team member who could offer innovative insights and firsthand knowledge gained from success across every tier of hockey competition.
- This newly created role marks a small but important step as the Sabres seek to leverage Staal’s experience to improve after 14 seasons without playoffs.
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Sabres hire Eric Staal to front-office role
The Buffalo Sabres hired Eric Staal as a special assistant to the general manager, the team announced Wednesday.
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