The Buffalo Sabres have signed left wing Jeff Skinner to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension, the team announced Friday night.
The 27-year-old led the team with 40 goals last season, mainly playing alongside center Jack Eichel.
Skinner is a six-time 20-goal scorer and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 2011.
Kekalainen will report to General Manager Kevyn Adams and will be involved in "all areas of the hockey department," according to the team.
The Buffalo Sabres star fired a wrist shot past goalie Leonardo Genoni.
For one Sabres forward, this past season was filled with ups and downs.
He will assist in all aspects of the hockey department, including scouting and direct involvement with players and prospects.
