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Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo Kekäläinen
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The Buffalo Sabres have relieved general manager Kevyn Adams of his duties and promoted Jarmo Kekäläinen to the role, effective immediately. Owner Terry Pegula announced the change, citing the need for new leadership to build a competitive organization. The Sabres, who sit eighth in the Atlantic Division with a 14-14-4 record, have not reached the playoffs since 2011.
Alexander Steen will take over as general manager of the St. Louis Blues this summer, succeeding Doug Armstrong. The 42-year-old former player becomes the second Swede in the role after Patrik Allvin. The transition was announced in summer 2024 and has been prepared meticulously.
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The Vancouver Canucks dismissed general manager Patrik Allvin on Friday after the team finished last in the NHL and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth time in six years. The 51-year-old Swede had led the club since January 2022. Club president Jim Rutherford thanked Allvin for building a foundation with young talent.