Kevyn Adams was relieved of his duties as Buffalo Sabres general manager, a move that was eagerly anticipated by Sabres fans. Jarmo Kekäläinen steps into the role, the first time Terry Pegula has hired a general manager with prior experience in his time as owner. We break down where things went wrong for Adams and what led to his firing. We also dig in to what makes Kekäläinen an intriguing fit for the Sabres and the biggest issues he'll need to manage in the role. 
 
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Kevyn Adams was relieved of his duties as Buffalo Sabres general manager, a move that was eagerly anticipated by Sabres fans. Jarmo &lt;span&gt;Kekäläinen steps into the role, the first time Terry Pegula has hired a general manager with prior experience in his time as owner. We break down where things went wrong for Adams and what led to his firing. We also dig in to what makes Kekäläinen an intriguing fit for the Sabres and the biggest issues he'll need to manage in the role. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Kevyn Adams is out and Jarmo Kekäläinen is in as Buffalo Sabres general manager. We break down the move and what lays on the horizon for Kekäläinen. 

Jarmo Kekäläinen Takes the Helm for the Sabres

Alex Tuch's contract negotiations seem about as icy as Buffalo's weather. The potential he's moved increases by the day and this episode focuses on what it will look like if and when the Sabres trade Alex Tuch. Who should they target when they shop him? What should the trade package for Tuch look like? And how can the deal help push the Sabres forward?
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Alex Tuch's contract negotiations seem about as icy as Buffalo's weather. The potential he's moved increases by the day and this episode focuses on what it will look like if and when the Sabres trade Alex Tuch. Who should they target when they shop him? What should the trade package for Tuch look like? And how can the deal help push the Sabres forward?&lt;/p&gt;
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It won't be long before Alex Tuch trade rumors start to swirl. We devote this episode to dealing Tuch, what it will mean for the Sabres and what they should be targeting in the return. 

Trading Alex Tuch

Josh Norris made his return from injury and posted an impressive stat line. Combined with Noah Ostlund, the Sabres center group looks much more confidence inspiring than it did just a couple of weeks back. Norris, Ostlund and a few other key performers are the focal point of this week's episode as is our take on the delays with the arena that is suppose to host the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan.
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Josh Norris made his return from injury and posted an impressive stat line. Combined with Noah Ostlund, the Sabres center group looks much more confidence inspiring than it did just a couple of weeks back. Norris, Ostlund and a few other key performers are the focal point of this week's episode as is our take on the delays with the arena that is suppose to host the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan.&lt;/p&gt;
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Josh Norris came back with an impact performance, Noah Ostlund deserves to stick around Buffalo and what's the deal with the Olympic Ice Hockey arena?

Josh Norris Leaves His Mark in Return from Injury

Thanksgiving came and the Sabres sit last in the East. As one of the most notable schedule benchmarks passes with the Sabres facing a daunting climb, what is to be made of the general manager and how are they going to solve the three-headed monster in goal?
 
 
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Thanksgiving came and the Sabres sit last in the East. As one of the most notable schedule benchmarks passes with the Sabres facing a daunting climb, what is to be made of the general manager and how are they going to solve the three-headed monster in goal?&lt;/p&gt;
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Some brief post-Thanksgiving thoughts on the state of the Sabres. 

Another Thanksgiving With the Sabres at the Kid Table

The Sabres may finally be getting some injury relief, which will cause some difficult roster choices to be made once Zach Benson, Josh Norris and Jason Zucker finally return. Buffalo's trio of goaltenders will make the roster choices tighter, unless the team finds a path to running just two goalies. We discuss the pros and cons of Buffalo's three headed goalie monster and the implications in net and on the rest of Buffalo's roster.
 
 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;The Sabres may finally be getting some injury relief, which will cause some difficult roster choices to be made once Zach Benson, Josh Norris and Jason Zucker finally return. Buffalo's trio of goaltenders will make the roster choices tighter, unless the team finds a path to running just two goalies. We discuss the pros and cons of Buffalo's three headed goalie monster and the implications in net and on the rest of Buffalo's roster.&lt;/p&gt;
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The Sabres still have three goalies which is problematic in a number of ways. We talk through the pros and cons of Buffalo's three goalie rotation. 

The Trouble With Buffalo's Goaltending Trio

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