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With season over, Sabres G Miller uncertain whether he fits into Buffalo's long-term plans

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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller waves to the crowd after an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, April 26, 2013. Miller, who started his 500th NHL game, helped the Sabres beat the Islanders, 2-1. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert) (The Associated Press)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller watches the shot off a New York Islanders' stick during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert) (The Associated Press)

Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has acknowledged his future is uncertain now that Buffalo's season has ended.

Though, he has one year left on his contract, Miller's unsure whether he's part of the long-term plans of a team that's suddenly in transition. In missing the playoffs for a second straight year, the Sabres (21-21-6) are coming off a tumultuous NHL lockout-shortened season.

In the span of three months, the Sabres went from contenders to rebuilders. They fired long-time coach Lindy Ruff in February, and then traded three veterans — including captain Jason Pominville — in exchange for prospects and draft picks.

It's not out of the question, that Miller could be next, the goalie said on Saturday while cleaning out his locker.