US EditionSabres Fire General Manager Kevyn Adams and Promote Jarmo Kekalainen to Replace Him
New GM Jarmo Kekäläinen takes over after four seasons without playoffs and a 14-year drought, aiming to improve asset management and team leadership, owner Terry Pegula said.
- On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced they relieved Kevyn Adams as general manager and hired Jarmo Kekäläinen, who had served as senior adviser this past offseason, team owner Terry Pegula confirmed.
- Facing sustained criticism, Kevyn Adams was faulted for mismanaging assets, failing to secure a franchise goalie, and the Sabres front office saw regression with no finish above 20th in five years under Adams.
- Jarmo Kekäläinen brings experience as the Finnish first European-born GM who led the Columbus Blue Jackets to five playoff appearances and franchise highs.
- Terry Pegula said the new GM must manage roster decisions, including whether to extend or trade pending UFA Alex Tuch, as the organization moves forward with new leadership.
- The Sabres face an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought while this season holds a 14-14-4 record and fans protested last year with blow-up palm trees.
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Jarmo Kekalainen will be responsible for reviving the poor Sabres of Buffalo.
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The Buffalo Sabres dismissed their general manager Kevyn Adams and announced the identity of his successor, Jarmo Kekalainen.
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