Buffalo Sabres Dismiss Director Adam Mair Following DWI Arrest

The Buffalo Sabres have confirmed Adam Mair is no longer employed as their director of player development after his Sept. 4 arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated with juvenile passengers. Mair, 46, was charged under New York’s Leandra’s Law and faces multiple counts including driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or greater, and endangering the welfare of a child; officials reported a blood-alcohol reading of about .20% after an alleged rear-end crash. He was arraigned in Pittsford Town Court, pleaded not guilty, and is due back in December as the investigation and legal proceedings continue. The Sabres had placed Mair on administrative leave following the arrest, said current player development staff will handle responsibilities in the interim, and will evaluate the role going forward. Mair had been with the Sabres organization since 2015, was elevated to director in 2021-22, and spent the majority of his NHL playing career with Buffalo from 2002–2010.