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MONTREAL \u2013 Jarmo Kekalainen made his first major move with the Buffalo Sabres roster when he signed Josh Doan to a seven-year contract extension earlier this week.<\/p>\n

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Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, left, talks with owner Terry Pegula during a game against the Bruins on Dec. 27 at KeyBank Center.<\/p>\n

Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News<\/p>\n

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