Tag: Stanley Cup
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Kekalainen Aims to Build a Championship-Caliber Sabres Era as GM
Introduction: A Clear Mission for Buffalo When Jarmo Kekalainen took the reins as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, he didn’t mince words about what success looks like in Buffalo. The long-suffering franchise, which has teased fans with playoff appearances but rarely contended for a deep run, now has a GM who frames the mission…
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Kekalainen vows to build a championship Sabres era as GM
Kekalainen sets a high bar for the Sabres Jarmo Kekalainen has made one thing abundantly clear as the Buffalo Sabres’ general manager: qualifying for the playoffs won’t be enough. He arrived in Buffalo with a bold mandate to transform a franchise known for its long rebuilding stretch into a perennial contender. The road ahead will…
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Panthers, Avalanche, Penguins Start 2025-26 NHL Season with Wins and Milestones
32 teams returned to NHL ice on Tuesday as the 2025–26 season kicked off with a flare of optimism around the league. Reigning champions the Florida Panthers raised their second straight championship banner at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise before taking the ice for a 3–2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The ceremony carried extra…
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Panthers Open 2025-26 Season with Victory as Avalanche, Penguins Also Kick Off Strong
Defending Champs Raise Banner, Then Start Title Defense The 2025–26 NHL season opened with a mix of ceremony and high-stakes hockey. In Sunrise, Florida, the reigning champions wasted no time proving they’re again a force to be reckoned with. The Florida Panthers, who hoisted the Stanley Cup just months earlier, raised their championship banner at…