The Buffalo Sabres fired GM Kevyn Adams, hiring Jarmo Kekalainen to turn around a struggling team.

The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on December 15, 2025, replacing him with Jarmo Kekalainen, who was previously a senior adviser and served as GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013 to 2024. The move follows a 14-14-4 start and the team’s continued absence from the playoffs since 2011. Kekalainen, the first European-born NHL GM, is tasked with rebuilding a franchise struggling to meet competitive goals. The Sabres, on a three-game winning streak, are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers.