‘“We all know those guys are going to be given every chance to be here based on their performance and growth and performance last year,” coach Don Granato said of Quinn and Peterka in a recent interview with The Buffalo News. “Now, we’re bringing them into something way more stable than one season ago. … We have a greater familiarity as a staff and the players have a greater familiarity in the locker room with what’s expected of them and what our daily routine is, all that stuff.”’
Archives for September 22, 2022
Sabres sign GM Kevyn Adams to ‘multi-year’ contract extension
‘Although the Sabres are still in the early stages of Adams’ plan to build a winner in Buffalo, his work as general manager in two-plus calendar years officially earned him a “multi-year” contract extension, the Sabres announced Wednesday at the official start of training camp.’
Sabres begin training camp with high expectations, full roster and stability
‘Right now, with the Sabres set to hold their first on-ice sessions Thursday at KeyBank Center, their lineup looks set.’
Sabres reward Kevyn Adams, sign GM to multi-year contract extension
‘After a rocky start – the Sabres finished dead last in 2020-21 – Adams has grown more comfortable in the job, bringing much-needed passion and stability while rebuilding a team that hasn’t made the playoff since 2011.’
Sabres reward GM Kevyn Adams with contract extension
‘The team that has undergone a significant transformation since Adams — a former NHL player with no hockey management experience — was promoted from a job on the team’s business side following the abrupt firing of Jason Botterill in June 2020.’
After two seasons, Kevyn Adams gets contract extension from Sabres
‘In his three drafts, Adams and his staff have taken Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Owen Power, Isak Rosen, Aleksandr Kisakov, Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich and numerous others that, with the right development, have a chance to become NHL players.’
Buffalo Sabres sign GM Kevyn Adams to a multi-year contract extension
‘Adams is scheduled to speak to the media at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday.’
Sabres reward GM Kevyn Adams with multi-year contract extension
‘Though his rebuilding job is far from complete, the contract extension is an indication that ownership believes he has the franchise pointed in the right direction.’
Sabres sign GM Adams to contract extension
‘Adams most impressive accomplishment has been his leadership in turning around the culture within the organization.’
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres, GM Kevyn Adams going in right direction
‘Kim wanted to give him many different experiences to eventually get him ready to do what he’s doing now. The Pegulas always envisioned Adams as the Sabres general manager. Adams started with no experience, and in every job, he worked relentlessly and wound up figuring it out and doing well.’