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

[Diaspora]

So, he has something to work on.

Dont ignore this weakness like risto did

It seems to me that Risto's problem was that he's a meathead. Owen Power appears to be smart and conscientious, and it's on the coaching staff to be sure he understands the reality. He will do what it takes to improve his game.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Power’s ability to think the game is at an insanely high level. Probably only second to Dahlin’s.

He will figure out the other side of the puck with experience and I think somebody like EJ is the perfect mentor for that.

 

[joshjull]

A lot of improvement and confidence will come from Power simply getting stronger and becoming physically mature. He was only 19 at the start of last season after all.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[KiwiGriff]

Might listen to that one. I pick and choose with Chiclets as their podcasts are bloody long.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Power seems like a nice kid but man he is somehow more boring than McDavid.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Power seems like a nice kid but man he is somehow more boring than McDavid.

I was a little disappointed with his interview.. The guys asked pretty good questions about Buffalo turning the corner, Dahlin and Okposo and he pretty just said "Yeah its great, there great, its exciting.."

Granted he's young and will feel more comfortable in his own skin as he gets older but I agree he was boring.

 

[debaser66]

Not everybody needs to be the outgoing type, It seems to be expected that everyone has this upbeat interview persona, anyways hockey players seem to be less outgoing than others sports personalities anyways.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Not everybody needs to be the outgoing type, It seems to be expected that everyone has this upbeat interview persona, anyways hockey players seem to be less outgoing than others sports personalities anyways.

Nobody is saying he has to be

 

[debaser66]

Nobody is saying he has to be

that's how I interpreted your comment and the reply to your post

 

[sufferer]

Power seems like a nice kid but man he is somehow more boring than McDavid.

I like that about him, similar to Crosby. The sole focus going on upstairs is HOCKEY, the rest is trivial.

 

[KiwiGriff]

I was a little disappointed with his interview.. The guys asked pretty good questions about Buffalo turning the corner, Dahlin and Okposo and he pretty just said "Yeah its great, there great, its exciting.."

That feels like an oversimplification. I just finished listening. He didn’t exactly go out of his way to tell big story-type answers. But he wasn’t bad. He just sounds a little reserved. Beniers is obviously a bit more outgoing.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Well, even in his Youtube's he was the set up man.

 

[Dingo44]

Corey Pronman's NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 3 Sabres have built a formidable system

Ranking the top prospects and under-23 players in the organization. Plus, what to expect of every player.

theathletic.com

2. Owen Power, D

11/22/2002 | 6-foot-6 | 218 pounds | Shoots left

Drafted: No. 1 in 2021
Tier: NHL All-Star

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: High-end
Compete: NHL average

Analysis: Power was one of the very best rookies in the NHL this past season, playing real minutes for Buffalo and on both special teams. Power is a super-intelligent defenseman. He sees the ice and has the skills of a 5-10 defenseman while being 6-6. He can hit seams at a high rate and has the hands, patience and vision to run a power play and create off the blue line. Power is quite mobile for a big man, and although he’s not that physical, he projects to shut down top forwards due to that reach and mobility. He looks like a no doubt big minutes player for a long time, and should be an NHL star.

 

[Dingo44]

Swipe right

 

[Dex]

Swipe right

I'm liking the attitude, positivity, the realization that it takes work and constant improvement. Long way from the days that we were just trying to get out of last place or the bottom five.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Power confident Sabres are ready to compete for Stanley Cup | NHL.com

Defenseman key part of young core looking to help Buffalo end 12-season playoff drought

www.nhl.com

 

[Dingo44]

If you're on Twitter and want something to do

 

[dortt]

If you're on Twitter and want something to do

Not building it around Power as we are building it around Dahlin

 

[Sabre the Win]

Not building it around Power as we are building it around Dahlin

Why not both?

 

[Reddawg]

Why not both?

Both doesn't really seem fair to the rest of the league.

 

[TageGod]

I love that Power is being slept on. Most underrated, under the radar #1 pick I have ever seen.

 

[debaser66]

Not building it around Power as we are building it around Dahlin

I see it more as a hypothetical exercise if you would be presented with the given choices not literal, kinda like a fantasy draft

 

[Matt Ress]

If you're on Twitter and want something to do

The fact that OP generated 35% on a tweet from Everyday Sens is impressive

 

[Beerz]

There is your Power benchmark.