LHD Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres): A couple of really nice evades. A couple of moments off the line. A couple of transition sequences. And yet, I didn’t think Owen Power was at his best.
Here’s Pearson on Power’s sophomore year: “He’s made great strides … not only on the ice but off the ice. And just his maturity and leadership, taking charge of a game. And we really needed him to take a step forward this year. His offensive game has just matured. You could see he wants the puck on the stick. He’s driven. He’s a game-changer, and he wants that. But his game, from last year where he was to where he is now, this year, has just grown exponentially. Buffalo is going to get a really good hockey player.”
And here’s Power’s roommate, captain Blankenburg: “You just get so close to someone and you care about these guys a lot. And you see them grow, and it’s something special to see it, especially with Owen. He’s never done laundry before he came here. And his mom and his girlfriend would cook his meals for him. He’s able to do that now. So just maturing and becoming more of a man has helped him off the ice. And just on the ice, you see his confidence all over the ice. I’ll be excited to watch him continue his career on.”