US EditionBuffalo Sabres Hire Former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen to Serve as a Senior Advisor
- The Buffalo Sabres hired Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM, as a senior adviser on Friday, reporting to GM Kevyn Adams.
- Kekalainen, fired by Columbus in February 2024 after an 11-year tenure, brings extensive NHL and international experience to address Buffalo's 14-season playoff drought.
- Kekalainen will work across all hockey operations, complementing Adams, who sought to strengthen his staff amid criticism about his experience.
- Adams emphasized that Kekalainen emerged early on as a leading choice for the senior adviser role, while Kekalainen highlighted their shared philosophies and core values regarding team building.
- The hiring adds veteran expertise to the Sabres’ front office as Adams faces pressure to end the longest playoff drought in NHL history.
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The Hamilton SpectatorSabres GM Adams boosts front-office staff’s experience by hiring Kekalainen as a senior adviser
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres on Friday hired former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen to serve as a senior adviser, adding a wealth of experience to general manager Kevyn Adams’ front-office staff.
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. We have hired Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisor. Kekalainen will report to GM Kevyn Adams and will be involved in all areas of the hockey department. Details → https://t.c…
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