"My Job Is To Eliminate Any Excuse To Not Be Successful" | One-On-One W/ Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen sat down with Sabres play-by-play announcer Dan Dunleavy to discuss family, hockey, and more on December 19, 2025. Jarmo talked about the influencer that his parents had on his education and hockey career, what life in Finland was like growing up, his dynamic with his wife and two daughters (including how his wife rides motorcycles), his approach to his position as general manager and communication with the players, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS -
02:20 - lessons learned through ups and downs in Jarmo' hockey career
05:30 - Jarmo talks about his first dream growing up playing hockey
08:05 - Jarmo talks about his upbringing and his parents prioritizing education
10:45 - Jarmo discusses his wife's hobby: motorcycles!
12:45 - player mindsets in current hockey world vs back in the day

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