The Buffalo Sabres have been red-hot under new GM Jarmo Kekalainen. But the person who largely built the team that's pulling this off is the GM before him.

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Viktor Neuchev. Bayreuther, a left-shot defenseman, has 13 points (4+9) in 33 games this season with Carolina’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. He will be assigned to Rochester.

In a four-point divisional game, the Sabres withstood a Canadiens push to get within two points of third place in the Atlantic Division.

The Buffalo Sabres are on a remarkable surge, climbing the standings after a dismal start. This turnaround, marked by a 17-3-1 record and a 10-game winning streak, began shortly after GM Kevyn Adams was replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen.

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward prospect Viktor Neuchev, the club announced Saturday afternoon.

The Buffalo Sabres' surprising nine-game win streak has been achieved by a revitalized defense, timely offense and veteran player performances.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff became the fourth coach in NHL history to win 1,000 regular and postseason games Saturday, and Alex Lyon tied a Sabres franchise record for consecutive victories in a 5-0 shutout on the road against the New York Islanders.

Josh Norris left midway through the second period against the Flyers with an upper-body injury and did not return.

A slow start for the Predators leads to an early lead for the Sabres. After Saros stopped a 2-on-1, the Sabres reloaded quickly and scored a rebound at the 8:11 mark. Noah Ostlund pounced on the loose puck for his ninth goal of the season.

The Buffalo Sabres skated at the New York Islanders' practice facilities on Long Island, ahead of a Jan. 24 game at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.