Background
Kevyn Adams grew up in Clarence, New York, and keeps a second home in Bemus Point, New New York
Kevyn Adams grew up in Clarence, New York, and keeps a second home in Bemus Point, New New York
Adams played at Miami University and was drafted in the 1st round, 25th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Adams has also played for the Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs. His best season was 2000-2001 when he had 29 points.
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired Adams, Bret Hedican, and Tomas Malec on January 16, 2002 from the Panthers for Sandis Ozolinsh and Byron Ritchie.
During the National Hockey League lockout season in 2004-2005, Adams played a short stint for the DEG Metro Stars in Düsseldorf, Germany. On January 8, 2007 he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Dennis Seidenberg.
On August 11, 2007, Adams was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Radim Vrbata. On October 7, 2008, Adams was released from the Blackhawks.
On January 6, 2009, Adams retired to become a player-agent.
On August 3, 2011, he was named Assistant Coach of the Buffalo Sabres. He was fired on May 9, 2013, two days after the Sabres named Ron Rolston as their new head coach.