BREAKING NEWS: “I Am Very Excited After Hearing This” – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Shares Good News with Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams…

In a major development for hockey fans in Western New York, National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman has personally delivered exciting news to Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams. The announcement, which has created a buzz across the league and among Sabres faithful, marks a significant milestone for the franchise that has been rebuilding with determination and patience.

“I am very excited after hearing this,” Bettman said during a press briefing earlier today. Though full details are still emerging, sources close to the situation confirm that the news centers around Buffalo being chosen to host the 2026 NHL All-Star Weekend — a highly prestigious event that hasn’t been held in the city since 1978. The selection is a strong show of faith in the Sabres’ recent progress, as well as in Buffalo’s passionate fan base.

“This is a tribute to the direction Kevyn Adams and his team are taking the Sabres,” Bettman added. “The city of Buffalo has always had one of the most loyal hockey communities in North America, and we’re thrilled to bring the spotlight back to this market.”

Kevyn Adams, who has overseen a steady and youthful rebuild since becoming GM in 2020, was visibly moved by the announcement. “To hear this directly from the Commissioner—it’s incredibly rewarding,” Adams said. “Our fans have stuck with us through thick and thin, and this is just as much their moment as it is ours.”

Hosting the NHL All-Star Weekend brings with it economic benefits for the city and international exposure. The event will feature a range of festivities including the All-Star Skills Competition, the All-Star Game, and fan-centric events throughout downtown Buffalo. The decision also signals the league’s recognition of the Sabres’ revitalization and growing relevance in the Eastern Conference.

With emerging stars like Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and Tage Thompson leading the charge, Buffalo is finally being seen not just as a hockey town, but as a team on the rise. Fans are already expressing their excitement online, anticipating what could be the franchise’s first All-Star appearance on home ice in nearly five decades.

As Buffalo prepares for this landmark event, today’s announcement serves as a reminder: the Sabres are no longer a team of the future—they are a team of the now.