Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

[tom webster]

9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Great joke considering Kekalainen was burying his father over the weekend 

He was talking about the search when they first hired him as “senior adviser.” No one claimed that extensive search happened prior to this hire.

[PromoTheRobot]

2 minutes ago, tom webster said:

He was talking about the search when they first hired him as “senior adviser.” No one claimed that extensive search happened prior to this hire.

That wasn't obvious.

[clink]

Hopefully, Kevyn isn't being kept on board with a different title 

I don't EVER want to see his smug beak around these parts again!!! 

[gilbert11]

3 hours ago, Brawndo said:

Need a clip of that kid on the Simpsons who does “Ha!  Ha!”

[Big Guava]

2 hours ago, Doohickie said:

Than we think?  I thought that all along.  Ruff needs to be next though.  Bring in a coach that will institute a sound structure.

Would also help if the GM wasn't being artificially limited by what he can do by a self-imposed salary cap.

[Doohickie]

34 minutes ago, tom webster said:

My experience is that most people over-promoted are the last to realize they are in over their head. In my opinion this doesn’t make them bad people.

A couple thoughts on that:

1. When someone advances to a new position, they invariably don't know all the job entails and they have to "fake it till they make it".  I've had my current position about 16 years now and there are still times I have to fall back on that.
2. The people who are most likely to recognize they are in over their head are the smarter ones and they know to reach out for help.  But as @tom webster says, just because someone is in over their head doesn't make them a bad person.

[Pimlach]

1 hour ago, rickshaw said:

Deboer isn’t gonna take the Sabres job, that I highly doubt.

 

I am fine with A GM who’s had some success albeit a little bit, over KA.

Lets hope he has free reign and makes some much needed bold moves.

Probably not, but DeBoer did grow up in Dunnville, Ontario, about 45 miles from the boarder and he grew up a Sabres fan. 

One can hope.  

[clink]

1 hour ago, Mr. MVP said:

I can’t find the praying hands emoji

[gilbert11]

3 hours ago, Taro T said:

Guess that 3 game win streak came just a smidge too late from Adams' perspective.

Wonder where he ends up next season, if anywhere.

Did Adams accompany the team on the trip?

Would be funny that he returns, thinking he can enjoy Christmas after the 3 game winning streak.  He’s told Terry wants to see him and thinks “He wants to congratulate me on a successful road trip.  Maybe I’ll get a Christmas bonus.”

NOT!

[Taro T]

7 minutes ago, gilbert11 said:

Did Adams accompany the team on the trip?

Would be funny that he returns, thinking he can enjoy Christmas after the 3 game winning streak.  He’s told Terry wants to see him and thinks “He wants to congratulate me on a successful road trip.  Maybe I’ll get a Christmas bonus.”

NOT!

The reporting makes it sound like Adams did go on the trip.  @Brawndo, can we get a confirmation either way on whether Kevyn did get to enjoy his last hurrah in person?

[Scottysabres]

We all knew this was coming, and Jarmo as the new GM had a no surprise. 15 yrs wandering in the darkness of the deep forest, are we about to see some light at the edge of the forest? Maybe.

[clink]

3 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

They need to hire Maddy Glab 🙂

 

[clink]

3 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

At an end your rule is and not short enough it was!

Look who's back to posting Star Wars memes!!! 

I'll take this as a sign of optimism r/t the annexation of Shevyn??? 

[Stads]

4 hours ago, Taro T said:

Guess that 3 game win streak came just a smidge too late from Adams' perspective.

Maybe Jarmo was already pulling the strings before the win streak started. Maybe he pushed to get Östlund back in the lineup. Or maybe none of that is true and I look like a jackass saying it. It would not be the first time

[Night Train]

23 minutes ago, clink said:

Hopefully, Kevyn isn't being kept on board with a different title 

Those restrooms are a mess !  

[spndnchz]

I’m still not convinced in any way whatsoever 

[Taro T]

1 minute ago, spndnchz said:

I’m still not convinced in any way whatsoever 

???

[clink]

3 hours ago, pastajoe said:

There’s video of Adams training for his new job.

I swear, this vid is from the Ice Plex 

Formerly known as Bill Gray's Ice Plex 

 

The flaming zamboni is not surprising 

Rink #3 has this notorious beveled edge, which starts about 6" from the boards 

I always HATED playing on that Ice, afraid that someday my skate would get caught and bye bye ACL/MCL/PCL/etc 

[gilbert11]

3 hours ago, Brawndo said:

 

 “He has been a reliable presence.”  =  He showed up to work every day.

[Stads]

4 minutes ago, spndnchz said:

I’m still not convinced in any way whatsoever 

Go on

[clink]

3 hours ago, Ctaeth said:

After all he's done for the organization?  This is how we treat him?  Snide remarks and cheering his departure?  Come on now, you all are better than that.  This man gave his heart and his soul to this organization and deserved better from management and us as fans.  Y'all just wait.  Within 1 month of Jarmo's tenure, you'll be begging for the return of the mac daddy

edit:  I mean come on, he deserved at least another 2 years

Pretty good sarcasm 👏 

[LGR4GM]

I feel like the Sabres wasn't a pat on the back for doing what they should have in April. 

[JustOneParade]

33 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Probably not, but DeBoer did grow up in Dunnville, Ontario, about 45 miles from the boarder and he grew up a Sabres fan. 

One can hope.  

Don’t know if DeBoer and Jarmo have any prior relationship. But for the love of all that is holy if he can be had, get him in here by the Olympic break at the latest. Implement systems and evaluate talent firsthand for the balance of the year. Be part of developing a offseason plan to improve the roster. Don’t waste half of the 26-27 season doing those same things.

[Thorny]

Oh Adams was canned? 

[Taro T]

9 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Oh Adams was canned? 

Welcome back!