'In 2005-2006, Adams was part of the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes. The same team that beat the Buffalo Sabres in seven games in the Eastern Conference Final to advance to the Stanley Cup. Adams played in all 82 games with Carolina that season for his best year as a pro.' … [Read more...] about What to know about new Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Archives for June 2020
Pegulas don’t consider this a ‘rebuild’ yet clean house in Sabres hockey operations department
'“We don’t think that this is a rebuild. We think there’s just some pieces and some things we need to do differently and look at but we have a lot already really good here, a foundation to start from and that’s what we’re looking forward to is what’s coming up in the next years,” Kim Pegula said on a zoom call with reporters before the firings came out."' … [Read more...] about Pegulas don’t consider this a ‘rebuild’ yet clean house in Sabres hockey operations department
Kevyn Adams’ familiarity with Sabres organization was big factor with Pegulas
'“We had Kevyn in mind very recently only because we know him over nine years. He has handled very admirably any job we’ve given him, loyal, communicative and we just feel that it’s a better place for us to be with Kevyn as our GM,” Sabres co-owner Terry Pegula said on a zoom call with reporters.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams’ familiarity with Sabres organization was big factor with Pegulas
In three weeks, Pegulas find too many ‘differences in opinion’ with Jason Botterill that led to his firing
'By doing that “digging in” and “looking at the future”, they found they weren’t as much on the same page with Botterill as they originally thought.' … [Read more...] about In three weeks, Pegulas find too many ‘differences in opinion’ with Jason Botterill that led to his firing
Why firing Botterill was the right move
'Botterill was also criticized for trades that he didn’t make. Last season defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen expressed an openness to be dealt by the Sabres, but instead of cashing in on a nice deal, Botterill kept Risto on the team with a surplus of defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Why firing Botterill was the right move
Buffalo Sabres fire GM Jason Botterill
'The move is surprising following news that the Sabres' ownership confirmed to the Associated Press last month that they would be backing his return for a fourth season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire GM Jason Botterill
Kevyn Adams promoted to Sabres GM after nine years working with Pegulas
'“There were too many differences in opinion going into the future we thought would be best for us,” said Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams promoted to Sabres GM after nine years working with Pegulas
Get to know new Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
'Adams was hired as the Senior Vice President of Business Administration for the Sabres in 2019. Adams joined the management side of things in October 2013 and took over as vice president and director of the Academy of Hockey of LECOM Harborcenter. He was promoted to general manager of the complex in January 2019.' … [Read more...] about Get to know new Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Sabres stun as Buffalo fires Jason Botterill names Kevyn Adams new GM
'"New General Manager Kevyn Adams and Head Coach Ralph Krueger already have a close working relationship and we are excited to see what they can do together as we reconfigure our hockey operations," the Pegula's said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stun as Buffalo fires Jason Botterill names Kevyn Adams new GM
Who is the new Sabres GM Kevyn Adams?
'This will be Adams first time as a GM and it's important to note he was not hired as an interim candidate. Adams has been promoted after he spent time as the Sabres senior vice president of business administration.' … [Read more...] about Who is the new Sabres GM Kevyn Adams?
Sabres owners take bad situation and make it worse
'Three weeks after saying Botterill would return, the Sabres fired the GM, along with the scouting staff and everyone in Rochester, including head coach Chris Taylor. Good luck to Kevyn Adams as the team's 4th GM in 7 years. He will need it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owners take bad situation and make it worse
Former Cane Kevyn Adams promoted to Sabres GM, credits Brind'Amour for shaping work ethic
'While Adams is the GM of the Sabres and Brind'Amour is a head coach, they both have quite the parallel in their career, having to fix teams with long playoff droughts. It's been nine years since the Sabres have made a run, similar to the Canes 10-year drought before Brind'Amour took over.' … [Read more...] about Former Cane Kevyn Adams promoted to Sabres GM, credits Brind’Amour for shaping work ethic
Sabres GM Adams makes calling Eichel priority on first day
'"Had a great call with Jack this morning just to start to talk to him a little bit," he said. "I'm going to start talking to all our players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams makes calling Eichel priority on first day
Adams' top five issues to solve as new Sabres GM
'The Sabres finished 22nd in the NHL this season in scoring (2.80 goals per game) and had three forwards reach the 40-point mark (Eichel, 78; Reinhart, 50; Olofsson, 42). Trading Ristolainen could fetch a quality forward in return, but the issue could also be addressed if Adams and Krueger can find a way to maximize the talents of Skinner. The veteran forward struggled in a … [Read more...] about Adams’ top five issues to solve as new Sabres GM
Kevyn Adams named General Manager of Buffalo Sabres
'"This morning, we informed Jason Botterill he will no longer be the General Manager of the Sabres. This decision was made after many candid discussions with Jason during a full review of our hockey operation. We recognized we have philosophical differences regarding how best to put ourselves in a position to compete for a Stanley Cup. So, we decided to make this change."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams named General Manager of Buffalo Sabres