NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
In two weeks, all 12 nations competing in men’s hockey at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics must finalize their rosters at 20 skaters and three goaltenders apiece.
The Buffalo Sabres are starting a new chapter, as owner Terry Pegula made the call to fire Kevyn Adams and promote Jarmo Kekalainen to the role of general manager.
The first firing of a general manager or head coach in 2025-26 happened Monday when the Buffalo Sabres relieved Kevyn Adams of his duties, replacing him with assistant GM Jarmo Kekalainen.
The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.