Sabres show signs of character, consistency new GM Kekalainen emphasized in replacing Adams
December 19, 2025
Jarmo Kekalainen emphasized character and consistency upon taking over as the Buffalo Sabres general manager after Kevyn Adams was fired this week. And the Sabres showed signs of delivering upon the message in a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Buffalo overcame a slow start and a 2-1 deficit, while securing the win by killing off a penalty in the final two-plus minutes. This is the type of gritty effort Kekalainen sought from a team he criticized as too often being out-worked. The Sabres have won four straight, but still have much work to do to climb back into contention and avoid extending their NHL-record playoff drought to a 15th season.