Jarmo Kekalainen will report to Kevyn Adams in a newly created role in which he’ll be involved in all areas of the hockey department,

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Jarmo Kekalainen, the first European general manager in NHL history, was hired as a senior adviser by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Kekalainen, who was the GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013-24, will report to Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and, according the team, will be involved in all areas of the hockey department.