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Sabres Hire Senior Advisor to Front Office

The Sabres hired Jarmo Kekäläinen to be Senior Advisor. He will assist Kevyn Adams and be involved in all areas of the hockey department. A top priority for the Sabres was finding an experienced NHL executive to fill this role, and they may have found exactly what they need.

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Sabres' front office adds ex-Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen

The Buffalo Sabres added former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to their front office on Friday. Kekalainen, 58, will serve as the team's senior advisor and report directly to general manager Kevyn Adams.

John-Jason Peterka News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Why Sabres must/must not trade JJ Peterka in 2025 offseason

The Stanley Cup is here, but there is a lot of drama occurring among other teams in the NHL. Namely, the Buffalo Sabres have another controversy to deal with.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / May 30

NHL Rumours: Sabres Core Shakeup Could Be On the Way

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re almost at the Stanley Cup Final, but teams that didn’t make the postseason are looking ahead to next season.

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Kevyn Adams News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Sabres’ Kevyn Adams adds former Blue Jackets GM to front office

The Buffalo Sabres enter the offseason after missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. Things need to change in Western New York to avoid another house cleaning by owner Terry Pegula.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Sabres hire former Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisor

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing experience to their front office, adding longtime NHL general manager Jarmo Kekalainen as the team’s senior advisor, under

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 30

Sabres Hire Former Blue Jackets GM as Advisor

The Buffalo Sabres have hired former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen as the team's senior advisor, the team announced Friday morning.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Sabres hire Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisor

The Sabres have named former Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen as a senior advisor to GM Kevyn Adams, per a team release. Kekäläinen “will be involved in all areas of the hockey department,” the club said.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Could a Young NHL Star Be on the Move in a Sabres–Rangers Trade?

The Buffalo Sabres have a big offseason ahead as general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams and head coach Lindy Ruff, who are heading into the last year of their contracts, look to do everything in their power to break a 14-season-long playoff drought.

John Hayden News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Kraken Sign John Hayden to a 2-Year Extension

On Wednesday, May 28, the Seattle Kraken announced they are signing forward John Hayden to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000.

John-Jason Peterka News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

Buffalo Sabres RFA Highlight Featuring JJ Peterka’s Future

JJ Peterka‘s future with the Sabres is at crunch time. Hailed as a piece of the young core, the Sabres need to move on or make it reality. Peterka is a pending restricted free agent left winger.

Jack Quinn News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Jack Quinn

Expectations were all over the place for the Buffalo Sabres coming into the 2024-25 season, but everyone around the league felt sure that Jack Quinn would be the breakout candidate to watch.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Free agent focus for Buffalo Sabres

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / May 28

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that the Buffalo Sabres are gauging the trade value of 23-year-old, pending RFA defenseman Bowen Byram. “The Sabres are gauging his market value.

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Atlantic Notes: Peterka, Woodcroft, Panthers

In his new trade board entering the offseason, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff opines that Buffalo Sabres forward John-Jason Peterka is the top trade target.

John-Jason Peterka News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

3 best destinations for Sabres’ JJ Peterka in 2025 restricted free agency

The Buffalo Sabres missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year this year. Now, the Sabres will look to break their long playoff drought. They narrowly missed the playoffs in the 2022-23 season and took a small step back the next year.

Ryan McLeod News / Last Word On Sports / May 27

Buffalo Sabres RFA Highlight Featuring Ryan McLeod’s Next Potential Contract

Last July, the Buffalo Sabres made a bold bet, trading for Ryan McLeod. At the time, it was risky but now, it looks like a home run. McLeod has blossomed in Buffalo, and now he’s due for a new contract that reflects his breakout season.

Tage Thompson News / Field Level Media / May 25

U.S. wins first IIHF world championship since 1933

Tage Thompson scored the only goal 2:02 into overtime to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the gold-medal game of the 2025 IIHF World Championship on Sunday in Stockholm.

Tage Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

USA wins gold at IIHF on Tage Thompson’s OT winner

With a heroic goal from Tage Thompson in overtime, the United States beat Switzerland, 1-0, to capture the country’s first gold medal in the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship since 1933.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Team USA pays tribute to Johnny Gaudreau following World Championship win

Thanks to a 1-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, Team USA won its first gold medal at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in 92 years.

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Lukas Rousek News / House of Hockey / May 24

Buffalo Sabres Forward Abandons the Team to Sign Overseas

The Buffalo Sabres had high hopes for Lukas Rousek, but after floundering in the AHL, it appears he's abandoned the team to sign in Sweden. The Buffalo Sabres are a young team with many intriguing prospects in their system, and the strength of their system continues to show in the Calder Cup Playoffs, as the Rochester Americans are still alive.

Bowen Byram News / House of Hockey / May 23

Young Buffalo Sabres star officially requests trade

He was first acquired by the Sabres in 2024 for Casey Mittelstadt. He had 38 points (7G, 31A) in 82 games this year.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / May 21

Sabres Young Defenseman on Trade Block

The Buffalo Sabres haven’t made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 14 seasons and there is hope they can soon turn the tide and end their drought. Roster reconstruction might already be underway in Buffalo as well as a key young defenseman has found his name on the trade block.

Buffalo Sabres News / Blade of Steel / May 10