It might have been overlooked by fans, but the Buffalo Sabres making Jarmo Kekalainen the permanent GM was a smart move.
Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announces David Jiricek (not pictured) as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
For the first time in six seasons, the Buffalo Sabres will have someone new leading their front office after the team announced they had replaced Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekalainen.