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Sabres Face Major Overhaul If Playoffs Missed Again

10/29/2025

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Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has struggled to use the draft since taking over in 2020.
The team has drafted 52 players, but only nine have played in the NHL, exposing depth issues.
First-round picks such as Owen Power and Isak Rosen have not met expectations.
If the Sabres miss the playoffs for a 15th straight year, owner Terry Pegula may overhaul the front office in 2026.

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Story summary

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has struggled to use the draft since taking over in 2020.
The team has drafted 52 players, but only nine have played in the NHL, exposing depth issues.
First-round picks such as Owen Power and Isak Rosen have not met expectations.
If the Sabres miss the playoffs for a 15th straight year, owner Terry Pegula may overhaul the front office in 2026.