Player Discussion Owen Power, D (1st overall, 2021) Calder Finalist

[Matt Ress]

I would sign Chara to be our enforcer next year.

Yes. He will enforce the"get off my lawn" unwritten rule

 

[Ralonzo]

On that shift at 5-3 vs Quinnipiac, Power just snuffed every offensive thrust before taking the puck and setting the primary assist on the EN dagger. That sort of hockey sense should translate.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I got kind of excited at the Quinnipiac come back selfishly wanting him here sooner. Realized that was a douche move and happy they advanced and he can continue to close out his college career with a frozen 4 appearance. He had what, 3 or 4 assists tonight?

 

[flashsabre]

4 assists today, 6 in two games in the tournament.

 

[Chainshot]

Yeah, these two games have been some of his best since earlier in the season. That opening shift? So good.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Michigan stinks without him on the ice.

Power turns Michigan from a middle of the road team, to a frozen four team.

Also, Beniers is JAG out there.

 

[sabres4ever]

If Michigan wins Saturday the 9th, GMKA should be disguised in their locker room after the game, and hand him his ELC to sign.

 

[sabresfan65]

If Michigan wins Saturday the 9th, GMKA should be disguised in their locker room after the game, and hand him his ELC to sign.

Debut on Tuesday, April 12, in Toronto!

 

[truthbluth]

Michigan stinks without him on the ice.

Not…at all true

Power turns Michigan from a middle of the road team, to a frozen four team.

7-1-1 in his absence.

Also, Beniers is JAG out there.

Beniers is awesome out there. He’s highly skilled and plays a great, high motor possession game.

Honestly, Power is awesome, but Michigan is still probably in the frozen four without him. Now Portillo, I don’t think so. He’s the only irreplaceable player on the team.

 

[Chainshot]

Not…at all true

7-1-1 in his absence.

Beniers is awesome out there. He’s highly skilled and plays a great, high motor possession game.

Honestly, Power is awesome, but Michigan is still probably in the frozen four without him. Now Portillo, I don’t think so. He’s the only irreplaceable player on the team.

Agreed - they didn't miss Power as much as they would miss Portillo.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Not…at all true

7-1-1 in his absence.

Beniers is awesome out there. He’s highly skilled and plays a great, high motor possession game.

Honestly, Power is awesome, but Michigan is still probably in the frozen four without him. Now Portillo, I don’t think so. He’s the only irreplaceable player on the team.

That team was not winning yesterday without Power.

The dude was a plus 4 while the team around him was a joke.

So, no they would not be in the frozen four without him.

 

[missingmika]

Not…at all true

7-1-1 in his absence.

Beniers is awesome out there. He’s highly skilled and plays a great, high motor possession game.

Honestly, Power is awesome, but Michigan is still probably in the frozen four without him. Now Portillo, I don’t think so. He’s the only irreplaceable player on the team.

What if they replaced Portillo with Levi?

 

[Fezzy126]

Not exactly shocking news, but...

 

[Fjordy]

Not exactly shocking news, but...

Damn, I thought he was staying another year in Michigan and Adams is already in a panic looking for a trade.

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

Damn, I thought he was staying another year in Michigan and Adams is already in a panic looking for a trade.

He's going to walk himself to UFA so he can sign with the Leafs, just ask their fans, or a bunch of the other troll fans who were saying that when he opted to return to Michigan for another year.

 

[Fjordy]

He's going to walk himself to UFA so he can sign with the Leafs, just ask their fans, or a bunch of the other troll fans who were saying that when he opted to return to Michigan for another year.

I think Kerfoot, Engvall and 2nd fair cost

 

[jc17]

I wonder what boost in attendance power will give. Teams playing pretty well but seems like it might take some of these guys to really boost it

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

I wonder what boost in attendance power will give. Teams playing pretty well but seems like it might take some of these guys to really boost it

Not really sure given that he's a Dman. I just hope people don't get their hopes too high expecting a Cale Makar type of player. He'll be in good hands with Granato though, and get developed gradually I think. Hopefully he doesn't have to deal with the rollercoaster ride Dahlin went through for his first few years.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Damn, I thought he was staying another year in Michigan and Adams is already in a panic looking for a trade.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Not exactly shocking news, but...

Yes please, seeing Power for 10 games, will be a blessing!

 

[Chainshot]

Not really sure given that he's a Dman. I just hope people don't get their hopes too high expecting a Cale Makar type of player. He'll be in good hands with Granato though, and get developed gradually I think. Hopefully he doesn't have to deal with the rollercoaster ride Dahlin went through for his first few years.

The advantage he has coming in though is that Dahlin will be ahead of him in the lineup, having arrived at long last and being dominant vs. how Ristolainen was struggling as the #1D when Dahlin arrived. Also doesn't hurt that Samuelsson is around for those defensive zone/shutdown matchups too. It seems like he should be in a position to succeed and get settled without immediately having to be "the guy".

 

[dang111]

Does that mean we’re burning a year of his ELC?

 

[jd1970]

Does that mean we’re burning a year of his ELC?

Yes. Golisano will not be happy about this.

 

[Chainshot]

Does that mean we’re burning a year of his ELC?

If he plays in Buffalo, yes.

 

[Ralonzo]

Not really sure given that he's a Dman. I just hope people don't get their hopes too high expecting a Cale Makar type of player. He'll be in good hands with Granato though, and get developed gradually I think.

He just has to be better than Butcher at the moment which he could probably manage making one-legged S cuts only.