Sabres sign Adams to multi-year contract extension

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has signed a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.
"Kevyn's leadership and vision over the past two seasons has proven to be invaluable, and I am confident in his ability to continue to move us forward as an organization," Sabres owner Terry Pegula said. "He is respected by players, coaches, staff, and peers around the league alike due to the poise with which he carries himself and the respect he reciprocates to every individual he encounters. He has grown in different roles throughout the organization, providing him unique perspectives that help him perform at the highest level as general manager.
"I, along with the fans and community, am happy to see Kevyn continue to build a winning culture both on and off the ice. Additionally, I am appreciative of his communication skills and dedication to the entire organization. I am thrilled to extend Kevyn's contract and have him lead the Buffalo Sabres for several years to come."

Adams is entering his third season as general manager after spending over a decade in various roles within the organization. The Clarence, New York native joined the franchise in 2009 as a player development coach, a role he held for two seasons before serving as an assistant coach during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 campaigns.
Beginning in 2013, Adams was instrumental in building The Academy of Hockey program at LECOM Harborcenter from its inception while also serving as president of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres. He was elevated to general manager of LECOM Harborcenter in January 2019.
Adams was named vice president of business administration in September 2019, a role he held until he was named general manager in June 2020.
Adams will address the media at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday.