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Sabres Surge Following Front Office Shakeup

One week ago, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams and promoted Jarmo Kekäläinen to the same position. It was a move that was widely celebrated by Sabres fans, as the team had been toiling to start the season and for quite a long time before it.

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Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen says new adds necessary, willing to make more

OTTAWA – It took just days for new Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to revamp the front office by hiring Marc Bergevin as an associate GM and Josh Flynn as an assistant GM.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

NHL Predictions: Dec 23 Sabres Edition Buffalo at Ottawa Senators

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Josh Norris News / Field Level Media / December 22

Sabres' Josh Norris returns to Ottawa to face Senators for first time

Josh Norris is healthy and on a roll. So, too, are the Buffalo Sabres, riding a six-game winning streak. He and his teammates will aim to keep that going when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

The Sabres have long-term hope amidst winning streak

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Sunday, giving them their sixth straight win and putting the rest of the league on notice. The Sabres are now 17-4-4 with 38 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division but are just three points back in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 22

Once given up for dead, win streak has vaulted Sabres into thick of playoff race

OTTAWA – Two weeks ago, having just lost to the feeble Calgary Flames for the second time in three weeks, the Buffalo Sabres appeared to be barreling toward another postseason DNQ.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

The Sabres Are One of the NHL’s Hottest Teams Right Now

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their sixth straight win, a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Sabres, who started the winning streak three games below .500, are now three games above .500 with a record of 17-14-4 (38 points).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

3 Takeaways from the Sabres 3-1 Win Over the Devils

For the first time in forever, the Buffalo Sabres are surrounded by positive momentum. New general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has already been busy, even bolstering the front office with the addition of former general manager Marc Bergevin.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Streaking Sabres aren't slowed in taking down Devils

Zach Benson broke a tie late in the second period, and the visiting Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in Newark.

Marc Bergevin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Buffalo Sabres Reportedly Hire Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn

8:05 a.m.: Things appear to be moving quickly in Buffalo. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported Sunday morning that the Sabres are hiring Flynn from the Blue Jackets.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Former-Canadiens Boss Joining Buffalo Sabres As Associate GM

Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday night that the Buffalo Sabres have hired former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin as their next associate GM.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Sabres blow early lead, top Islanders in shootout

Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in the shootout Saturday for the host Buffalo Sabres, who squandered a two-goal lead before continuing their resurgence with a 3-2 win over the struggling New York Islanders.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Place Conor Timmins On IR

The Sabres have added some extra forward depth in advance of their game this afternoon against the Islanders. The team announced that winger Isak Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester. To make room for him on the roster, defenseman Conor Timmins was placed on injured reserve.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 20

Sabres fire associate general manager Jason Karmanos

The Buffalo Sabres fired associate general manager Jason Karmanos on Saturday, just five days after Jarmo Kekalainen assumed the top GM role on the team.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

New Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen fires associate GM Jason Karmanos

It turns out a GM change wasn’t the only front office move the Sabres are making this week.

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Alex Lyon News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

The Reason the Sabres Walked Away From an Lyon-to-Oilers Trade

The Edmonton Oilers made multiple attempts to pry goaltender Alex Lyon out of Buffalo, but the Sabres ultimately chose not to make a move. Opting for stability over change for the sake of change, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the decision was made to avoid creating unnecessary chaos.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

New Sabres GM Kekalainen Has To Make Decision On Goaltending

On Monday, Terry Pegula and the Buffalo Sabres decided it was time to fire their general manager (GM), Kevyn Adams. They hired Jarmo Kekalainen as the team’s new GM, who was hired in the offseason as a senior advisor for Adams.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

How we’d fix the Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres finally can move in a new direction, with Jarmo Kekalainen taking the GM reins from Kevyn Adams. Now comes an evaluation period during which Kekalainen must decide what to do with a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010-11. Roundtable: How would you fix the Sabres roster?

Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Sabres’ Konsta Helenius won’t be loaned out to Finland’s World Junior team

One of the top young stars coming out of Finland isn’t being allowed to represent his country at one of hockey’s biggest tournaments. According to a report from Kiekk Uutiset in Finland, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen confirmed the team won’t loan forward Konsta Helenius to Team Finland for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gives brutal Conor Timmins injury timeline

The Buffalo Sabres were able to get a 5-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers after a busy week where general manager Kevyn Adams was fired, but unfortunately, they lost one of their players during the victory due to injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

Sabres Defender Injured in Win over Flyers, Will Miss Significant Time

The Sabres will be down one of their depth defenders for about six-to-eight weeks. Conor Timmins was injured in Thursday’s win over the Flyers. Per head coach Lindy Ruff, Timmins broke his leg with 5:20 left in the second period of the game.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 19

Sabres New GM Jarmo Kekäläinen Must Make This Move

The Buffalo Sabres made the overdue call to fire general manager Kevyn Adams. Over five years in the position, the organization continued their playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin’s eye-opening reaction to Kevyn Adams firing

The Buffalo Sabres made a big change on Monday, firing general manager Kevyn Adams. He was replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen, who joined the team in the offseason as an advisor.

Kevyn Adams News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Sabres' Kevyn Adams Had Deadline to Show Improvement Before Firing

The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday, December 15, ending a five-plus year tenure that saw the team miss the playoffs every single season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / December 17

New Sabres GM Faces ‘Delusional’ Label Over Strong Message

New Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen used his first media session on Tuesday to outline the expectations for the franchise. The Sabres have not reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011, and they enter Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 14–14–4, last in the Eastern Conference.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Alex Tuch’s Extension Ask Comes to Light After Sabres GM Is Fired

Darren Dreger revealed on TSN OverDrive Tuesday that former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams shared that pending UFA forward Alex Tuch is asking for a very large amount of money on a contract extension in Buffalo.