More changes coming? 5 takeaways as Buffalo Sabres introduce new GM Jarmo Kekäläinen

New Sabres GM aims to build team character

Jarmo Kekalainen on Tuesday placed an emphasis on building team character and consistency -- qualities the Sabres have been criticized for lacking during their NHL-record 14-year playoff drought.

Jarmo Kekalainen’s first priority as Buffalo Sabres new GM is building character and consistency

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — In his first full day as Sabres general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen pointed to Buffalo’s depth of talent for giving him every reason to believe the team can climb back into playoff contention.

Jarmo Kekalainen's first priority as Buffalo Sabres new GM is building character and consistency

In his first full day as Sabres general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen pointed to Buffalo’s depth of talent for giving him every reason to believe the team can climb back into playoff contention. For that to happen, Kekalainen placed an emphasis…

More changes coming? 5 takeaways as Buffalo Sabres introduce new GM Jarmo Kekäläinen

Kekalainen was asked questions covering a wide range of topics, but these were the things that immediately stood out.

New Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen Emphasizes Building Team Character

Jarmo Kekalainen, recently appointed as General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres, outlined his vision for the team on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of character and consistency within the organization. Speaking publicly for one of the first times since taking over the role, Kekalainen acknowledged the team’s struggles and emphasized a culture shift as a key […] The post New Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen Emphasizes Building Team Character appear…

Sabres’ Kekäläinen enters GM role demanding work ethic and compete

Buffalo’s new general manager addressed Tuch negotiations, 3-goalie situation, plans for coaching staff, relationship with ownership, leadership style and more.