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

you say "Marty Wilford" and I hear "Wilford Brimley" and "diabeetis" and I'm laughing and laughing...
sorry. I'll see myself out.
oh yeah. OP sucks at D.
 
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I think we are being way too impatient with him. For a franchise that had Brian Campbell we need to remember it takes most dmen years to make their mark and Power has had zero help to being put into a position to succeed. Also, when we consider his potential trade value in proposals most do not give him the proper respect, his value has not diminished as a recent 1st overall pick (albeit in a weak draft ). He is 22, has a 40 point season under his belt and 3 straight 33+ ones. It took Hedman five full seasons and the age of 23 before he ever hit 33 points. And he was 26 when he got his 3rd while Power has the 3 at the age Hedman had ZERO.
 
I think we are being way too impatient with him. For a franchise that had Brian Campbell we need to remember it takes most dmen years to make their mark and Power has had zero help to being put into a position to succeed. Also, when we consider his potential trade value in proposals most do not give him the proper respect, his value has not diminished as a recent 1st overall pick (albeit in a weak draft ). He is 22, has a 40 point season under his belt and 3 straight 33+ ones. It took Hedman five full seasons and the age of 23 before he ever hit 33 points. And he was 26 when he got his 3rd while Power has the 3 at the age Hedman had ZERO.

Stop using logic! This is the same shit where I said the team should throw a boatload of money at Chara when he was a free agent. Because Wilford and whatever coaching staff won’t be able to communicate shit. But you know the Sabres Dcore will listen to a Hall of Famer who is on the ice with them.
 
I think we are being way too impatient with him. For a franchise that had Brian Campbell we need to remember it takes most dmen years to make their mark and Power has had zero help to being put into a position to succeed. Also, when we consider his potential trade value in proposals most do not give him the proper respect, his value has not diminished as a recent 1st overall pick (albeit in a weak draft ). He is 22, has a 40 point season under his belt and 3 straight 33+ ones. It took Hedman five full seasons and the age of 23 before he ever hit 33 points. And he was 26 when he got his 3rd while Power has the 3 at the age Hedman had ZERO.
Power was and is not a prospect on Hedman’s level. Just because Power is a massive kid, doesn’t mean we should expect him to play like or have his potential. They are two completely different type of players that attack the game differently. Power is heavily favored for his offensive game while his defensive game, especially without the puck, is very flawed and lacking. It’s just who he is. He hasn’t been asked to do much on the defensive side of the puck in lower levels through college. The best thing he can do is use his offense as his defense.

A major issue right now IS with the coaching staff, as it has shown an inability to get the best out of the players. And while many people want to say that is something we should wait to see before making judgements, it’s going to be a factor in determining his potential for the foreseeable future.

Unless a team gives you the greatest trade package for the kid tomorrow, you should hang on to him. He doesn’t appear to have any issues with his character. No reason to be in a rush to trade him.
 
Any update on his LBI? Can’t wait to see his summer of not gaining any leg strength and what that’ll do for him next year with his lack of ignition and passivity in his own zone.
 
The player is frustrating, but his contract is f***ing stupid.
His contract probably ruined his progression. Adams is an idiot who doesn't make young players earn it. Adams just hands it to them.

That being said his transition game is great and his decision making with the puck is also good.

If he can only learn how to play defense.
 
We have Byram, JJ and #1….use one, or a combo to bring an actual veteran, steady defenseman to play with Power. We do not need a #1 or #2 defenseman to be that guy, just a steady guy who is a pro and can play defense.

It seems so simple….

Do this one thing and all of a sudden our complete D transforms to having balanced pairs….shocking this hasn’t been done in the last two years….
 
We have Byram, JJ and #1….use one, or a combo to bring an actual veteran, steady defenseman to play with Power. We do not need a #1 or #2 defenseman to be that guy, just a steady guy who is a pro and can play defense.

It seems so simple….

Do this one thing and all of a sudden our complete D transforms to having balanced pairs….shocking this hasn’t been done in the last two years….
Lots of teams would love to get Byram. Defense is in high demand with short supply.

Its a sellers market right now.
 
Any update on his LBI? Can’t wait to see his summer of not gaining any leg strength and what that’ll do for him next year with his lack of ignition and passivity in his own zone.
Came here looking for updates after not seeing anything in the injury thread.

That was a very awkward play with OP in a vulnerable position. Imo it's not unreasonable to fear the worst until we hear differently.
 

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