Kekäläinen will report to Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams and assist in all aspects of the hockey department.

The Sabres hired Jarmo Kekäläinen to be Senior Advisor. He will assist Kevyn Adams and be involved in all areas of the hockey department. A top priority for the Sabres was finding an experienced NHL executive to fill this role,

The Buffalo Sabres have hired former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen to serve as a senior adviser, adding experience to general manager Kevyn Adams’ front-office staff.