Frankly Speaking: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on the need for urgency to make the playoffs

It’s been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, how he’s approaching the off-season, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and much more.

4:10 – Why did Buffalo take a step back this past season?
5:55 – Youth vs experience
8:35 – Reason for the coaching change
10:00 – Hiring Lindy Ruff?
13:20 – Trading for Bowen Byram
17:45 – What does the off-season look like
19:25 – Does Buffalo have enough high-end difference makers?
20:50 – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract
22:00 – Current goalie tandem
23:30 – Urgency to take a step forward and make the playoffs

Music Credit: The Deadline Shakes – I’ve Got Some Really Good News
Audio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo.

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