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'So, it is conceivable that the seeds of trades and free agent deals that are often planted at the draft may get pushed up into the week in Buffalo. Some general managers routinely skip the combine and merely send their amateur scouting and strength staffs, but it is likely every GM may be in Buffalo, except Edmonton’s Stan Bowman and Florida’s Bill Zito, whose teams will open … [Read more...] about NHL Scouting Combine’s annual trip to Buffalo means more in a remote draft year

'The Buffalo Sabres, however, have opted for a unique approach: The team announced Sunday it is going to run its draft at Highmark Stadium out of the Bills’ war room that is specifically designed for the NFL’s annual selection of college players.' … [Read more...] about With no central NHL draft location this year, Sabres are going to Highmark Stadium

'Adams and coach Lindy Ruff, both in the final years of their contracts, could stay on. Kekalainen could ascend to a more official title in the organization (president of hockey operations?) and improve his profile even more for another shot at a GM job.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Jarmo Kekalainen is here to win, not just automatically replace Kevyn Adams

'Kekalainen, who is from Finland, became the first European-born general manager in NHL history when he was hired by the Blue Jackets in 2013 and led the team to its four highest point totals in franchise history and five of its six playoff appearances during an 11-year run. Included was a stunning 2019 first-round sweep of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who had rolled through the … [Read more...] about Sabres hire former Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisor