Buffalo Sabres Making GM Change, Fire Kevyn Adams

Elliotte Friedman broke the news and added, “And just in case there is any doubt…this is not an interim move. Kekalainen is the full-time GM.” The Sabres released a statement minutes later.

As per the Sabres website and owner Terry Pegula:

“Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres. I would like to thank Kevyn for his dedication and loyalty to the Buffalo Sabres. He has been a reliable presence, and we are appreciative of his enduring care and commitment. I personally wish him and his entire family all the best.”

Pegula added:

“We are not where we need to be as an organization, and we are moving forward with new leadership within our hockey operations department. We are dedicated to building an organization that is competitive year after year, and we have fallen short of that expectation.”

Kekäläinen Now the Full-Time GM in Buffalo

Pegula continued, “I have named Jarmo Kekäläinen as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres and he will be overseeing hockey operations, effective immediately. The hiring of Jarmo was the result of an extensive search process in which Jarmo stood out as our top choice for the senior advisor position.”

While the owner makes it sound like other candidates were considered, Pegula noted, “Jarmo has distinguished himself over the last eight months, and his experience, professionalism, and drive speaks for itself. I am looking forward to him leading our organization to the next level.”

More to come…