So below is a look at three predictions for the Buffalo Sabres' 2025 offseason. Hired as the Sabres' general manager in 2020, Adams has failed to guide the Sabres back to the playoffs in his five years in charge.

The Sabres have won 10 of their last 13 games. After a 13-game losing streak earlier in the season, that doesn't mean much. Or does it?

The Buffalo Sabres failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for an NHL-record 14th consecutive season. The Sabres (35-36-6) were eliminated from contention when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday. They haven't qualified since 2010-11 after reaching the playoffs in four of six seasons.

It was the eighth time this season that Buffalo lost despite leading by multiple goals. The Sabres would be three points out of a playoff spot if they closed out half those games. Instead, they are 35-37-6 and failed to reach .

During this past off-season, the Buffalo Sabres signed veteran forward Jason Zucker to a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency. The move was understandable, as the Sabres needed a boost in their middle six.

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers take on the Buffalo Sabres in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams. Florida is 46-29-4 overall with an 11-11-2 record against the Atlantic Division. The Panthers have gone 21-8-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

JJ Peterka's 18:15 of average ice time entering a game Thursday in Columbus ranked third among Sabres forwards, trailing only Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson. Peterka had 24 goals and 62 points with a plus-9 rating at 5 on 5 through 72 games.

The Buffalo Sabres have endured another tough season, once again falling short of expectations and set to miss the playoffs for the 14th-consecutive year.