All articles tagged with #kevyn adams
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.
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to hire a coach with NHL experience and pedigree, emphasizing the need to push the team to the next level. He believes in the team's young core and sees the coaching vacancy as an attractive opportunity. Adams also confirmed that some assistant coaches and staff will remain, but their responsibilities will be determined with the new head coach. Despite the team's improvement under Don Granato, Adams felt a coaching change was necessary to take the next step.
The Buffalo Sabres have relieved head coach Don Granato, assistant coach Jason Christie, and video coordinator Matt Smith of their duties, with General Manager Kevyn Adams expressing the need to move in a different direction for the team's progress. Adams will address the media to discuss the decision.
Buffalo Sabres' general manager Kevyn Adams reflects on the challenging seasons that led to the team's transformation into a contender. Key moments include the hiring of associate general manager Jason Karmanos, the appointment of Don Granato as head coach, the selection of Owen Power as the first overall pick in the NHL draft, and the emergence of Tage Thompson as a top center. The Sabres are now seen as a legitimate playoff contender after coming close to ending their playoff drought last season.
Buffalo Sabres' GM Kevyn Adams quickly addressed the team's defensive needs in the first hour of NHL free agency by signing defensemen Erik Johnson and Connor Clifton. Johnson, a former Stanley Cup winner, brings leadership and mentorship to the young defense corps, which includes Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, and Owen Power. Clifton adds physicality and penalty-killing skills. With a crowded defense roster, Adams may make further moves before the season begins.
Kevyn Adams, the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, made efforts to get the team back into the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft.
Kevyn Adams, the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, made efforts to get the team back into the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft.
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to build a team to make the playoffs next season, with General Manager Kevyn Adams seeking a veteran NHL defenseman for his top four. Owen Power, the Sabres' rookie defenseman, finished third in the Calder Trophy voting for rookie of the year and led all rookies in ice time per game. The Sabres are negotiating Power's next contract, which could be a shorter-term deal to take advantage of the team's cap space. The team is hoping for meaningful games in May and June in the future.
The Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, completed an improbable comeback to eliminate the Syracuse Crunch and advance to the Calder Cup Playoffs’ North Division final round. The Amerks’ success is a sign of progress for the Sabres, who have focused on building a feeder program that will be crucial as their top players become more expensive. The coaching and development staffs have successfully prepared players to contribute in Buffalo, and with more prospects arriving next season, the Sabres have created a winning culture in Rochester.
Buffalo Sabres' decision not to trade for a goalie at the NHL trade deadline is justified by the impressive NHL debut of their own goalie prospect, Devon Levi. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has always emphasized developing their own players and not blocking their way to the NHL. Levi's refreshing perspective and confidence were on display in his first game, where he helped the Sabres secure a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. While Levi is considered a can't miss prospect, it's important not to get carried away by one game. The Sabres also have other promising goalie prospects, including Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.