Still looking to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2011, the Buffalo Sabres parted ways with GM Kevyn Adams on Monday.

In his first full day as Sabres general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen pointed to Buffalo’s depth of talent for giving him every reason to believe the team can climb back into playoff contention.

Buffalo has not qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011, the longest postseason drought in League history.