Sabres Shake Up Front Office: Kevyn Adams Out, Jarmo Kekalainen In
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The Buffalo Sabres have made a major change to their management team, firing general manager Kevyn Adams and replacing him with Jarmo Kekalainen. The move comes as the team sits tied for last in the Eastern Conference standings, with their last playoff appearance dating back to 2011. Kekalainen, a 59-year-old Finnish hockey executive, takes the reins after serving as the Sabres' senior adviser since May 30. He previously held the general manager position with the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013 to 2024, a tenure that saw the team make five Stanley Cup playoff appearances, including a historic first-round sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019. In a statement, Sabres owner Terry Pegula acknowledged that the team has fallen short of expectations and is committed to building a competitive organization. Pegula expressed gratitude to Adams for his dedication and loyalty, while wishing him and his family well. The Sabres have a crucial game ahead, hosting the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday as they look to extend their current three-game winning streak. With Kekalainen at the helm, fans will be eager to see if the team can turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
