The Buffalo Sabres have found some help for Jason Botterill, hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant general managers. Sexton will also serve as the new GM of the Rochester Americans. Mark Jakubowski will move up to Vice President of Hockey Administration.
Sexton was brought over by Botterill from the Pittsburgh Penguins where he had worked as the director of amateur scouting, a role which he will likely oversee in Buffalo as well. His time in Pittsburgh was seen as a huge positive as he continually unearthed overlooked prospects. That scouting background is still most remembered though for selecting Alexandre Daigle first overall as GM of the young Ottawa Senators franchise. While that was clearly a mistake, Sexton has a long history of success with scouting and developing young players.
Greeley had previously been with the New York Rangers as assistant director of player personnel, after spending some time behind the bench as an associate coach for Boston University. Another front office addition with a scouting background, Greeley has been involved in professional and amateur scouting for more than a decade. Just 36, this is a big step for him into the front office of a young team.