New Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen will probably try to make a splash even though Buffalo is playing much better hockey lately.
The Buffalo Sabres are a legitimate playoff contender in the Eastern Conference, which is a surprise based on their sluggish start to the season, and their recent rise up the standings raises questions about how the front office will handle the 2026 NHL trade deadline in early March.
Perhaps the most intriguing player general manager Jarmo Kekalainen will have to make a decision about is defenseman Owen Power.