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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 2
Sabres need to establish consistency beyond winning streak
It wasn’t so long ago that the Buffalo Sabres were the laughing stock, or even worse, the sympathy case, of the NHL. In mid-December, Buffalo fired long-time general manager Kevyn Adams while in the midst of another seemingly lost season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
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.
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.
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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 19
3 Takeaways from Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Flyers
It felt like a new era on Thursday night when the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Philadelphia Flyers. General Manager Kevyn Adams was shown the door and his replacement, Jarmo Kekalainen, is expected to make some aggressive moves to get this team over the hump this season.
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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Expect New Sabres GM Kekalainen to Be Very Aggressive in Making Moves
On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres fired Kevyn Adams as the team’s general manager (GM), replacing him with former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, whom the Sabres brought in over the offseason as an advisor to Adams.
Buffalo Sabres News / Flamesnation / December 17
NHL Notebook: Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams
The Buffalo Sabres are heading in a new direction. On Monday, the team announced that general manager Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties, with the team hiring Jarmo Kekäläinen to replace him.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Sabres GM Kekalainen Can Make Quick Impact With 3 Simple Moves
At the start of this week, the Buffalo Sabres’ fanbase was greeted with some of the biggest news that they have had in a long time. Kevyn Adams, their longest-tenured general manager (GM) since Darcy Regier, was relieved of his duties and former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was hired in his stead to replace him.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Where do Sabres, Jarmo Kekalainen go from here?
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16
Sabres rumors: Insider gives new GM a laundry list of things to do
The Buffalo Sabres’ ownership finally got sick of watching the same old issues arise in their organization. Kevyn Adams extended the team’s NHL-worst playoff drought to 14 years, and the poor start to this season finally triggered a move.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Which coach or general manager has the hottest seat right now?
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Players moving on to success away from Buffalo the legacy of Kevyn Adams’ tenure
The Buffalo Sabres made a much-anticipated move on Monday, relieving Kevyn Adams of his duties as the team’s general manager and moving Jarmo Kekalainen into the role.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 16
NHL Rumors: Could more changes be coming to the Buffalo Sabres?
** Sabres GM Kevyn Adams was fired on Monday, and Jarmo Kekalainen was named the new GM David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Brendan Shanahan is looking to get back in the NHL.
NHL News / Oilersnation / December 16
Pagnotta talks Jarry trade, the Oilers’ backup goaltender, and a GM change in Buffalo
NHL insider David Pagnotta believes the Edmonton Oilers got to the point where they were willing to “suck it up” and include Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak in the move to acquire Tristan Jarry, despite wanting to keep both of them.
Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
Buffalo Sabres Fire GM Kevyn Adams After 5 Years
After five seasons of spinning tires, excuses, and a playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres have finally parted ways with general manager Kevyn Adams. It wasn’t a matter of if, but when.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / December 15
Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
Sitting tied for last in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday and replaced him with Jarmo Kekalainen.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 15
Buffalo Sabres' GM change isn't about rebuilding
The Sabres promoted Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM, from a senior advisory position to general manager.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 15
Buffalo Sabres Fire Kevyn Adams, Promote Jarmo Kekalainen to General Manager
After just over five seasons as the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties. He will immediately be replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen, who will become the full-time general manager, not simply an interim replacement.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 15
Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams; Jarmo Kekalainen named as replacement
At long last, the Kevyn Adams era in Western New York is over. On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that they have fired their general manager after more than five seasons at the helm.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Buffalo Sabres Making GM Change, Fire Kevyn Adams
The Buffalo Sabres are making a change in upper management. Jarmo Kekalainen is being promoted to the position of official general manager, while Kevyn Adams is out.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15
Sabres Fire Kevyn Adams, Name Jarmo Kekalainen GM
The Sabres announced they’ve relieved general manager Kevyn Adams of his duties. Former Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekäläinen, who had been working with the team as a senior advisor to Adams this season, was named as his replacement.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Rumors / December 15
NHL Rumors: Kevyn Adams Future with the Buffalo Sabres in Doubt?
Matthew Fairburn and Tim Graham of The Athletic: Three sources have said that there have been internal conversations about the Buffalo Sabres firing GM Kevyn Adams.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Sabres Considering Replacing GM Kevyn Adams
The Sabres have opened the door on talks to remove Kevyn Adams from the general manager’s post, Matthew Fairburn and Tim Graham of The Athletic report.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28
Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team
Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 30
Grading Kevyn Adams’ 2025 Offseason for the Buffalo Sabres
With hopes of breaking the longest playoff drought in NHL history (14 seasons), everyone thought that Buffalo Sabres general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams would be aggressive in adding pieces this offseason to help the team compete for a playoff spot in 2025-26.
NHL News / House of Hockey / March 15
Why did the Sabres trade Dylan Cozens to the Senators?
Dylan Cozens was traded by the Buffalo Sabres at the deadline, and now it appears the truth behind the deal has emerged, with the team potentially happy about it.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / December 6, 2024
Still Looking for Answers After Kevyn Adams Presser
“We’re not a destination city right now,” Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams admitted during his press conference on Friday. The Sabres have lost five straight games, plummeting from third in the Atlantic Division to six points back of third-place Boston.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7, 2024
Sabres ready to dangle first-round pick for potential trade
The Buffalo Sabres are ready to move the No. 11 overall pick in the NHL Draft under the right circumstances.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024
Sabres recall promising young winger
He’s continually progressed throughout his time in Rochester and could very well make some noise for a spot on the Sabres’ opening-night roster in 2024-25.
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