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FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during an NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure. In announcing the decision, the Sabres promoted senior vice president of business administration Kevyn Adams as Botterill’s successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during an NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. Buffalo Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that extended its playoff drought to a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres’ GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Calgary Flames right wing Michael Frolik, left, celebrates his goal with Flames center Zac Rinaldo (36) as Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) skates past during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill addresses the media during a NHL news conference in Buffalo N.Y. Realizing how difficult it is to lure free agents to Buffalo, Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has relied mostly on trades to stock his roster with established talent. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel, left, and general manager Jason Botterill shake hands before an NHL hockey news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. If there's anything Botterill can draw upon from his experience with the Penguins, is seeing the notable difference between what makes up a winning organization such as Pittsburgh, and a losing one in a Sabres team that finished last for the third time in five years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Changing losing culture top offseason priority for Sabres GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres left wing Matt Moulson (26) skates prior to an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, in Sunrise, Fla. The Buffalo Sabres are shaking up their underachieving roster by placing forward Matt Moulson on waivers and acquiring forward Scott Wilson in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach, File)

Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres expect to lose out in signing goalie prospect

Associated Press

Newly hired Buffalo Sabres' General Manager Jason Botterill, center, displays his Sabres jersey at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, May 11, 2017. Botterill is leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins to take over a team that owner Terry Pegula, left, criticized for lacking structure and discipline. At right is Kim Pegula, Terry Pegula wife, (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Jason Botterill leaves Penguins to take over as Sabres’ GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press