Buffalo Sabres fire Kevyn Adams, name Jarmo Kekäläinen
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Buffalo’s new general manager addressed Tuch negotiations, 3-goalie situation, plans for coaching staff, relationship with ownership, leadership style and more.
The Sabres fired GM Kevyn Adams in his sixth season, with the team sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
As the Buffalo Sabres have stumbled to start the season, they may look to sell off some pieces, such as winger Alex Tuch.
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Kekäläinen takes over for the fired Kevyn Adams, and is looking to lead Buffalo to ending its 14-year playoff drought.
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Kekalainen has a definite plan as GM of the Sabres
Terry and I had long conversations over the weekend and he’s going to give us every resource, so we can eliminate all the excuses to make it such a great place for the players that they want to come here.