Buffalo Sabres hire John Davidson as senior adviser for front office
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres announced the hiring of John Davidson as a senior adviser in their front office. General manager Jarmo Kekäläinen made the announcement on Monday. Davidson, a longtime NHL executive and former goaltender, has previously worked in St. Louis, New York, and Columbus. His experience includes significant contributions to drafting and organizational strategy. Davidson joins the Sabres after a period of organizational changes, aiming to bolster the team's performance following a successful season last year.
- •John Davidson hired as senior adviser for Buffalo Sabres
- •Announcement made by GM Jarmo Kekäläinen on July 13
- •Davidson has experience as team president in multiple NHL franchises
- •Hiring comes after significant offseason changes for Buffalo
- •Sabres aim to build on last season's playoff success
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Adds Veteran Executive to Front Office
"GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced the addition of Davidson as a Senior Adviser late afternoon on Monday. The post Buffalo Adds Veteran Executive to Front Office appeared first on HEAVY.
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