Buffalo’s new general manager addressed Tuch negotiations, 3-goalie situation, plans for coaching staff, relationship with ownership, leadership style and more.

Kekäläinen takes over for the fired Kevyn Adams, and is looking to lead Buffalo to ending its 14-year playoff drought.

The Buffalo Sabres formally introduced Jarmo Kekäläinen Tuesday morning as the National Hockey League club’s new general manager, one day after the team announced it was making a change in the position.

For the first time since being named Buffalo Sabres general manager, Jarmo Kekäläinen spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning.

Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen met with the media in Buffalo on Tuesday. John Wawrow / AP Photo BUFFALO, N.Y. — Terry Pegula sat behind a microphone in the Sabres’ auxiliary media room Tuesday and spoke about his hockey team for the first time since Lindy Ruff was introduced as coach.

The Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers, a beatable opponent, as the Sabres have rest, and the energy from a GM change this week.

Like any team when a decision-maker gets fired, the Buffalo Sabres recognize they’re somewhat culpable for Monday’s move, which saw Jarmo Kekäläinen replace Kevyn Adams as general manager. The Sabres,

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres made an overdue move at general manager on Monday, firing Kevyn Adams and replacing him with Jarmo Kekäläinen.