'"We are not where we need to be as an organization and we are moving forward with new leadership within our hockey operations department," owner Terry Pegula said in a team statement. "We are dedicated to building an organization that is competitive year after year and we have fallen short of that expectation."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams, replace him with Jarmo Kekalainen
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5 things to know about Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen
'Kekalainen’s first task with the Sabres is to stabilize, in the short-term, an organization that has floundered and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2011. He also has to instill a culture in the organization, from its front office to its operations, and a set of standards for a team that is currently at .500, tied for seventh in the Atlantic Division with Ottawa, each at 32 … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen
Mike Harrington: Terry Pegula had no choice with Kevyn Adams, yet another GM who extended playoff drought
'You would think the locker room will be energized by this move now. What does Alex Tuch think? The dismissal of Adams might completely change his view on signing a long-term extension in Buffalo, which should have been automatic in July but went unfulfilled by Adams and Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Terry Pegula had no choice with Kevyn Adams, yet another GM who extended playoff drought
Through the years: A timeline of Kevyn Adams' run as Sabres general manager
'June 20, 2020 − Longtime NHL executive Brian Burke rips Adams' front office inexperience during an interview on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver. Said Burke of the Pegulas' introduction of Adams: "I kept waiting to hear where's the expertise, and what I heard was, 'We know this guy. He's worked for us for nine years. We know him. We like him. We trust him.' I'm like, 'OK, I might … [Read more...] about Through the years: A timeline of Kevyn Adams’ run as Sabres general manager
More change likely coming after Jarmo Kekalainen replaces Kevyn Adams as Sabres GM
'Thirty-two games into another trying campaign – despite a season-long three-game winning streak that brought them .500, entering Monday’s schedule, the Sabres ranked eighth in the Atlantic Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference, six points out of the final wild card spot – Terry Pegula decided to change his GM.' … [Read more...] about More change likely coming after Jarmo Kekalainen replaces Kevyn Adams as Sabres GM
Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams as playoff drought hangs over franchise
'Buffalo, tied for last in the Eastern Conference at 14-14-4 entering Monday’s slate, fired its general manager as the franchise hurtles toward extending its NHL-long active playoff drought to 15 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams as playoff drought hangs over franchise
Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams and promote Jarmo Kekalainen to replace him
'The decision to fire Adams comes despite the Sabres enjoying their first three-game winning streak of the season, following a 3-1 victory at Seattle on Sunday night. Buffalo returned home after splitting a six-game road trip and is now off until hosting the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams and promote Jarmo Kekalainen to replace him
Sabres fire longtime GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
'Kekalainen will be entrusted with an organization that has drafted well but must continue to make its elite talents, such as Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson, feel good about the direction they're going in. Both players have yet to experience playoff hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire longtime GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
Can Sabres owner Terry Pegula finally get it right with Jarmo Kekalainen hiring?
'During the Pegula era, the team has had two first-overall picks (Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power) — yet hasn't made the playoffs since the owner's first year in 2011, a seven-game series loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. That, of course, marks the longest playoff drought in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres owner Terry Pegula finally get it right with Jarmo Kekalainen hiring?
Sabres take GM duties from Kevyn Adams for a full-time replacement
'After a promising start to the season, the Sabres have now fallen to last place in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take GM duties from Kevyn Adams for a full-time replacement
Sabres fire Kevyn Adams; Jarmo Kekalainen named new general manager
'Under Adams the Sabres have finished 31st, 24th, 20th, 22nd and 26th. As of Monday, the Sabres have a points percentage of .500 and are 24th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Kevyn Adams; Jarmo Kekalainen named new general manager
Buffalo Sabres fire General Manager Kevyn Adams, promote Jarmo Kekäläinen from senior advisor to GM
'Under Adams, the Sabres have been unable to snap one of the longest postseason droughts (14 years) in all of North American sports, despite years of high draft picks and plenty of cap space on a year-to-year basis.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire General Manager Kevyn Adams, promote Jarmo Kekäläinen from senior advisor to GM
Sabres cut ties with Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen as general manager
'Adams, a Clarence native who won the Stanley Cup in 2006 with Carolina during a 10-year playing career, was in his sixth season running Buffalo’s hockey operations after being promoted from manager of HarborCenter to replace Jason Botterill at the end of the 2020-21 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut ties with Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen as general manager
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams relieved of duties
'Kekäläinen a native to Finland, has spent around 12 seasons as a general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013-2024 and became the first European-born general manager in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams relieved of duties