Player Discussion Owen Power, LD (1st overall, 2021) Gentle Giant

[Jim Bob]

Marty talking about Mathieu Biron at that age.

 

[Jim Bob]

Inside the Michigan program dominating the NHL Draft's top 10 - Sportsnet

 

[flashsabre]

At this point I will be angry if he signs and turns pro rather then one more year at Michigan. He doesn’t need to struggle through this season on a lacklustre Sabres team. Let him go be a part of a powerhouse, get the WJC experience and Frozen Four experience.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

I hope he is in Buffalo.He is an older draft pick anyway.He is not that raw.

 

[GOALOFSSON]

I hope he is in Buffalo.He is an older draft pick anyway.He is not that raw.

I'd much rather watch him dominate on a stacked team with Portillo.

WJC will be more fun to watch too.

 

[Ehran]

I wonder if he's (1) good enough to make the Olympic team and (2) would Michigan allow him to play?

 

[Paxon]

I wonder if he's (1) good enough to make the US Olympic team and (2) would Michigan allow him to play?

He's Canadian unless I'm missing something. If there are NHL players then no, he wouldn't make either team.

 

[joshjull]

At this point I will be angry if he signs and turns pro rather then one more year at Michigan. He doesn’t need to struggle through this season on a lacklustre Sabres team. Let him go be a part of a powerhouse, get the WJC experience and Frozen Four experience.

Agreed. There is no reason for him to be here yet. We have 6 NHL dmen and two lefty youngsters (Samuelsson/Bryson) already here pushing for spots.

I’m hopeful that the acquisitions of Pysyk, Butcher and Hagg are signs that they are not looking to rush any of the d-prospects to the NHL. Those three along with Dahlin, Joker and Miller gives them 6 dmen to start the season.

 

[Ehran]

He's Canadian unless I'm missing something. If there are NHL players then no, he wouldn't make either team.

Bleh, not sure what was on my brain to type "US Olympic team", I know he's Canadian. I was just curious as to how they will build the rosters for the Olympics and if they would include college players.

 

[Paxon]

Bleh, not sure what was on my brain to type "US Olympic team", I know he's Canadian. I was just curious as to how they will build the rosters for the Olympics and if they would include college players.

It's not decided if there will be NHLers yet afaik but there seems to be a strong chance. If not then I'm sure NCAA players will be on some teams.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Montag DP]

I think the thing I'm looking forward to most with this kid is the inevitable Powerplay pun. (Does he play the PP?)

 

[Zman5778]

I think the thing I'm looking forward to most with this kid is the inevitable Powerplay pun. (Does he play the PP?)

He could very well run PP2 in the long-term, assuming Dahlin keeps control of PP1.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

He could very well run PP2 in the long-term, assuming Dahlin keeps control of PP1.

This is the most often stated scenario, but I see them both being on the ice for it at the same time. If your best players are defensemen, you should have 2 out there on the PP.

 

[Zman5778]

This is the most often stated scenario, but I see them both being on the ice for it at the same time. If your best players are defensemen, you should have 2 out there on the PP.

I think we have to see how things play out. Dahlin doesn't quite have the right kind of shot to be the main trigger man (right now, that's VO). No idea what Power's shot is like.

It's entirely possible that they'll both be on PP1 if Power's shot is a large asset.

 

[2 others]

Dahlin doesn't quite have the right kind of shot to be the main trigger man

He will have, have patience
Hedman also had a weak shot, he rarely used it because of this. Dahlin's shot is already OK, and he said he tried something new because ever since he could remember he shot the same way. He is the type of player that works through adversities and problems such as this.

 

[sabresfan65]

He knows he’s signing an ELC now or at the end of his college season and burning a year of it by playing a few games. Elite Players from Canada should start really do the college route everytime

He's lucky that with this years schedule having 3 weeks off in February that is possible but most schedules don't allow someone to play in the Frozen Four and still play regular season games to burn a ELC year. The regular season end and Frozen Four are usually about the same date. 2019 the Frozen Four was until April 13 and the NHL Regular season ended April 6.

 

[Jacob582]

Good News.

 

[Buffaloed]

Owen Power has to be one of the trade pieces that GMKA is discussing with everyone about anything.

 

[Jacob582]

Owen Power has to be one of the trade pieces that GMKA is discussing with everyone about anything.

Owen Power for Trevor Zegras?

 

[Fjordsen]

Owen Power has to be one of the trade pieces that GMKA is discussing with everyone about anything.

LMAO nope

 

[Bendium]

Can't he play in Michigan this year, and when his season is done sign an ELC and play any remaining Amerk games and playoffs? That's a lot of good experience and development potential for one year. Then you can see where you are for 2022.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Can't he play in Michigan this year, and when his season is done sign an ELC and play any remaining Amerk games and playoffs? That's a lot of good experience and development potential for one year. Then you can see where you are for 2022.

Yes he can but the issue is how far they go in the NCAA in regards to how many games remain if it's worthwhile for the Sabres to burn a year of his ELC. Now that doesn't preclude him from signing a PTO for the Amerks

 

[2 others]

LMAO nope

I think he just made a PJ (Power Joke, also called a very powerful joke)

 

[Bendium]

Yes he can but the issue is how far they go in the NCAA in regards to how many games remain if it's worthwhile for the Sabres to burn a year of his ELC. Now that doesn't preclude him from signing a PTO for the Amerks

That's what I was thinking. We did this with someone else a few years back. It seem like an ideal solution. I definitely would not want to burn a year. So NCAA to AHL PTO, then sign the ELC in the offseason for the next season start in Rochester. Lets do it!