“Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres,” Pegula said. “I would like to thank Kevyn for his dedication and loyalty to the Buffalo Sabres. He has been a reliable presence, and we are appreciative of his enduring care and commitment. I personally wish him and his entire family all the best.

The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Kevyn Adams in a move made 2 1/2 months into his sixth season, with the team sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and already in jeopardy of extending its NHL-record playoff drought to a 15th year.

But replacing Lindy Ruff may be the next major move, without gutting the roster. Ruff is in his second go-around with the Sabres. His first stint came from 1998 to 2013. During that time, the Sabres made the Stanley Cup Final. It was also under Ruff’s first tenure that Buffalo last made the playoffs.

The Sabres promoted Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM, from a senior advisory position to general manager.

Well, a massive shakeup could be looming, but not where most fans expect it. Ongoing chatter has suggested the long-rumored Sabres shakeup could come on the ice. The organization could move a goalie or deal impending UFA Alex Tuch.