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Jarmo Kekäläinen, GM of the Buffalo Sabres, discusses recent hires of Marc Bergevin as associate GM and Josh Flynn as assistant GM, highlighting their backgrounds and roles in shaping the team's future, along with organizational changes in the front office.
The Buffalo Sabres react to the firing of GM Kevyn Adams and welcome Jarmo Kekäläinen as the new GM, with players and coaches expressing support and optimism for the team's future under new leadership, despite current mixed results and ongoing evaluations.
NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek praises new Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen's experience and leadership, highlighting his focus on building a championship team and the promising roster, especially on defense, as a positive starting point for Buffalo's future success.
Jarmo Kekäläinen, newly appointed GM of the Buffalo Sabres, emphasized the importance of work ethic and competitiveness to improve the team's performance, while addressing key issues like player negotiations, coaching staff, and roster management, with a belief that the team can still make the playoffs this season.
Jarmo Kekalainen has been appointed as the new general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, replacing Kevyn Adams, after serving as a senior adviser and previously managing the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sabres aim to improve their performance and competitiveness under new leadership.
Buffalo Sabres have replaced Kevyn Adams as general manager with Jarmo Kekäläinen, who was previously a senior advisor and has extensive NHL management experience, including a successful tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM with extensive NHL and international experience, has joined the Buffalo Sabres as a senior advisor, bringing a strong playoff and draft record to bolster the team's front office.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, with John Davidson assuming interim GM duties. The decision comes amidst disappointing team results, and a search for a new GM will begin externally. Kekalainen's firing, just before the trade deadline, was attributed to Davidson's recent back surgery and the need for a fresh perspective. Ownership thanked Kekalainen for his contributions, and Davidson will oversee hockey-related decisions until a new GM is appointed.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired Jarmo Kekalainen, the team's general manager since 2013, due to the team's poor performance, marking the end of his tenure as the longest-tenured GM in franchise history. The decision comes as the Blue Jackets sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a .404 points percentage in 52 games. The team's president of hockey operations, John Davidson, will assume GM duties while they search for a replacement.
Jarmo Kekalainen has been fired as the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, with John Davidson taking over as the team looks for a replacement. The decision comes as the team struggles in the Eastern Conference and seeks a fresh perspective. Kekalainen's tenure saw notable trades and signings, but the team's performance has not met expectations. The Blue Jackets are now focused on improving their performance under new leadership.
After 11 seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, with team president John Davidson and hockey operations staff taking over GM duties temporarily. Kekalainen's tenure saw mixed results, including four consecutive playoff appearances and a historic first-round sweep, but the team has struggled in recent years, leading to the decision for a fresh perspective. The search for a new GM is underway as the Blue Jackets aim for a turnaround.
Jarmo Kekalainen has been relieved of his duties as general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, with President of Hockey Operations John Davidson assuming GM duties while the team searches for a replacement. Despite Kekalainen's long tenure and playoff appearances, the decision was made due to the team's underperformance. The Blue Jackets expressed gratitude for Kekalainen's contributions and look ahead to their upcoming game against the San Jose Sharks.
Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen fired head coach Brad Larsen and informed goaltending coach Manny Legace that his contract would not be extended, citing a dysfunctional culture in the dressing room. Larsen was elevated from his assistant’s role only two seasons ago to replace John Tortorella, but the Blue Jackets finished the season with the second-worst record in the NHL. Kekalainen said a coaching search would begin immediately, and current assistant coaches Pascal Vincent and Steve McCarthy will be considered for the job.