Overview
- Owner Terry Pegula replaced Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekäläinen earlier this week, installing the former Columbus executive as Buffalo’s new general manager after a stint as a senior adviser.
- Kekäläinen dismissed associate GM Jason Karmanos, who also oversaw AHL Rochester, with interim duties to be handled in-house until a replacement is named.
- In his introductory remarks, Kekäläinen said everyone is under evaluation and expressed belief the team can still reach the playoffs this season.
- Buffalo beat the Flyers 5-3 for a fourth straight win to move to 15-14-4, with Alex Lyon starting during the run and Lindy Ruff acknowledging the pressure on staff performance.
- Reporting points to an impending call on the three-goalie rotation, with Elliotte Friedman indicating Lyon is “probably the guy” who could be moved once the holiday roster freeze lifts.