NHL Rumors: Sabre, Maple Leaf, Blues, Mammoth – Hockey Writer – NHL Rumors
Amid today's NHL rumors, Buffalo Sabres are looking to reorganize their front office and have made some major changes this week. Meanwhile, even if there is no return date yet, the injury news about Anthony Stolarz is positive. Torey Krug's NHL career may be over. Finally, the Utah Hockey Club has officially renamed the Utah Mammoth. What do fans need to know?
Sabre makes changes to their front desk
According to Daily Contoff's Frank Seravalli, Buffalo Sabers explored their front-end changes and are in discussions with senior NHL executives. Kevyn Adams is expected to be the general manager. Adams recently hired former teammate Eric Staal as special adviser, and internal negotiations include creating a multi-layered structure that has the potential to add a senior executive above Adams, or the new GM below to transfer him to the team president.
Assistant coach Seth Appert reportedly played a bigger informal role in hockey operations and reconnaissance.
The Sabres missed the playoffs for the 14th straight season, which was in a dilemma against the longest playoffs in North American Majors’ sports. GM’s Adams has no previous front-end experience since 2020 and is currently in charge of a team of GM and analysts. The future of Deputy General Manager Jason Karmanos remains uncertain. Lindy Ruff will serve as head coach for the 2025-26 season.
Team changes are happening.
Bowen Byram leaves the Saber?
Former NHL defensive and now podcast host Craig Rivet sparked speculation on this week’s Whistle podcast when he said defender Bowen Byram suddenly cleared his house and looked like he had left town. “I know his entire family came in and moved him out,” I firmly believe Bowen Byram was moved. ”
The suggestion is that Byram is not happy with his seat on the team, as the third defender behind Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. Rivet suggested Byram would sign in Buffalo, but if he had a place in the roster, he would not sign it.
Interestingly, when Boram talked to the media at the end of the season, there was no hint of this situation. “I was lucky enough to come in and get a really good opportunity and play a big few minutes and meaningful time,” Byram told NHL.com. He also said he was willing to sign the extension when asked. “Of course,” he pointed out.
Stolarz performs well, but won't play game 2
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provides information on Anthony Stolarz and his performance today. “He's fine, he's recovering.” At the same time, he said his return has no timeline, which was a bit frustrated after yesterday's comments that he won't dominate Stolarz in the second game.
Matt Murray supports Joseph Woll tonight, and he will start the game when the Leafs try to lead 2-0 in the series against the Florida Panthers.
Torey Krug may be done in the NHL
St. Louis Blues defender Torey Krug may have played his last NHL game, according to comments from general manager Doug Armstrong. Saying that he won't close the windows completely, “I really don't think Tori has a lot of uncertainty,” Armstrong said.
“I talked to him and he was on the skating rink the other day. He was almost normally living with his ankle. So I don't want him to play again. He hoped I was wrong, I hope I was wrong, I was wrong. But he was pushing for his surgery. But he had the surgery and it was very, very invasive.”
NHL welcomes Utah Mammoth
After a long voting process, Utah Hockey Club officially became the Utah Mammoth. The 13-month process included 850,000 votes voted by fans in multiple rounds of voting and choosing the Mammoth. The item will be sold today.
The jerseys are not available yet, but should be offered within a few weeks and before the June NHL draft.
