Despite a seventh straight season without playoff hockey in Buffalo, the Sabres are sticking with the man leading the rebuild. The organization confirmed that top veteran will return as general manager for the 2025-26 NHL season. The announcement ends speculation about a potential front-office shakeup following another year of missed expectations and signals a vote of confidence from ownership in Adams’ long-term vision.
Since taking over in 2020, Adams has overseen a significant overhaul of the Sabres’ roster and farm system. From shipping out high-profile names like Jack Eichel to stockpiling draft capital and developing a talented young core, Adams has remained steadfast in building through patience and development. While the results haven’t translated to wins just yet, Buffalo’s cupboard is filled with promising prospects, including Zach Benson, Jiri Kulich, and Matthew Savoie—offering fans hope that better days lie ahead.
Still, questions remain about how long that hope can sustain the Sabres faithful. Buffalo finished the 2024-25 season with flashes of potential but lacked the consistency needed to compete in a tough Atlantic Division. With a new head coach coming in and several key offseason decisions looming—including the NHL Draft and free agency—Adams enters a pivotal year that could define his tenure. His ability to turn progress into results will be under a brighter spotlight than ever before.
For now, Adams has the trust of ownership and the opportunity to finish what he started. With a top-10 draft pick, cap flexibility, and one of the deepest prospect pools in the league, the tools are in place. The only question left is whether Adams and his staff can finally turn potential into postseason play. Buffalo fans are eager—and perhaps impatient—to find out.