[News] Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams. Kekalainen named General Manager

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Well I think they mostly had Treliving because of how he managed Gaudreau and Tkachuk.

And I think Columbus fans hate Jarmo because of how handled Bob and Panarin (among other things)

Nah, this was from before those moves. It mostly started with Feaster fans (yes there were some).

[C_of_Red28]

I’ve often questioned why Jarmo is so widely respected as a general manager, as his tenure in Columbus didn’t consistently reflect that reputation. Many of the roster and structural issues the organization has faced seem to stem from decisions made under his watch. Don Waddell appears to be guiding the Blue Jackets in the right direction, bringing a clearer organizational vision, a more disciplined approach to roster construction and fixing the issues Jarmo left the organization

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Yes, that's why. But they hate Treliving for the same thing.

Does Jarmo have a love for depth defensemen and gritty depth forwards like Treliving? I personally think that's Treliving's undoing. Far too much emphasis and assets traded out to acquire players that don't typically alter the course of games.

[Ped]

Originally Posted by mogg

A recent Athletic fan poll saw Sabres ownership ranked 32/32 in every category: willingness to spend, organizational stability, treatment of fan base and franchise vision.

See also this legendary fan tirade:

https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nhl/...p1ssnspr297jfx

Plus Adams was given the job after two years as an assistant coach, and one year as the Senior Vice President of Business Administration. No actual hockey front office experience.

[Ped]

Apparently Kekalainen is the first time the Sabres have hired a GM with previous experience as one since 1979