'Power, a 6-foot-6 left shot defenseman ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the top North American skater in this class, is coming off an impressive freshman season at Michigan and a remarkable performance against much older competition at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Drafted first overall by Sabres, Owen Power ‘excited for what’s to come’ in Buffalo
Archives for July 24, 2021
Five things to know about new Sabres defenseman Owen Power
'Prior to arriving at Michigan, Power played two seasons with the United States Hockey League’s Chicago Steel. He was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in 2018-19 with 28 points in 58 games and earned the title of USHL Defenseman of the Year for 2019-20. Power had 12 goals and 45 points in 40 games during his final season in Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about new Sabres defenseman Owen Power
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, two draft picks
'Ristolainen, the 26-year-old defenseman who was indifferent about spending the final year of his contract in Buffalo, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday in exchange for defenseman Robert Hagg, a first-round pick in this year's draft, No. 14 overall, and a second-round selection in 2023. The Sabres protected Ristolainen for the Seattle expansion draft in … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, two draft picks
In post-midnight session, Adams won't confirm reported Reinhart trade to Florida
'Although the full scope of the trade remains unknown, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported in the wee hours of Saturday morning that the Sabres will be getting prospect goalie Devon Levi back. A seventh-round pick in 2020 who will play this year at Northeastern University, the 6-foot Levi burst on the international scene in January as the starter in goal for Team Canada at … [Read more...] about In post-midnight session, Adams won’t confirm reported Reinhart trade to Florida
Owen Power thrilled to be drafted by Sabres: ‘I was kind of hoping’
'When TV cameras cut from Adams to Power’s draft party, everyone gathered behind him was celebrating wildly as he put on a Sabres hat and No. 21 blue jersey.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power thrilled to be drafted by Sabres: ‘I was kind of hoping’
Sabres select Swedish winger Isak Rosen 14th overall at NHL Draft
'Rosen spent the 2020-21 season with Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League and their junior team, registering zero goals and one assist in 22 games with the big club and seven goals and 12 points in 12 contests in junior.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Swedish winger Isak Rosen 14th overall at NHL Draft
Ex-Sabre Rasmus Ristolainen welcomes fresh start after trade to Flyers
'Trading Ristolainen, 26, will likely the first of several big moves general manager Kevyn Adams makes as he tries to overhaul a team that has missed the playoffs an NHL record-tying 10 straight seasons. Captain Jack Eichel, the face of the franchise and the Sabres’ most dynamic player, and center Sam Reinhart could also be dealt soon.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Rasmus Ristolainen welcomes fresh start after trade to Flyers
Kevyn Adams won’t confirm reports Sabres traded Sam Reinhart
'When pressed if Reinhart, 25, had been dealt, Adams said “it would just be appropriate right now because we’re working on things, and I don’t know sometimes … how long it could go or it couldn’t go."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams won’t confirm reports Sabres traded Sam Reinhart
Buffalo Sabres reload again with No. 1 pick Owen Power on wild day around the NHL
'So Power — a Maple Leafs fan who grew up admiring the way Sidney Crosby and Victor Hedman played — will join the likes of Dylan Cozens and Rasmus Dahlin in the core of young players hoping to end Buffalo’s playoff drought. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reload again with No. 1 pick Owen Power on wild day around the NHL
Traikos: Rebuilding (again) Sabres cap busy trade day in NHL by drafting Owen Power No. 1 overall
'Six years after the Buffalo Sabres tanked and drafted Jack Eichel with the No. 2 overall pick — and then drafted Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 overall pick three years later — the NHL’s version of a condemned home appears to be tearing down its shaky foundation and starting over.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Rebuilding (again) Sabres cap busy trade day in NHL by drafting Owen Power No. 1 overall
Saturday's Owen Power Coverage
Owen Power becomes first UM player selected No. 1 in NHL draft (Ann Arbor News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Owen Power Coverage
Saturday's Rasmus Ristolainen Coverage
Flyers’ D is set: They get Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo for Robert Hagg and first- and second-round picks (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers trade for Ristolainen ahead of NHL entry draft (Delaware County Daily Times) Flyers part ways with 2021 1st-round pick in trade for another D-man (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Let the debate begin on Ristolainen, who is ready to be 'a pain … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rasmus Ristolainen Coverage
Buffalo Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft
'The 6-6, 213-pounder, who has drawn comparisons to Victor Hedman, was named to the Big Ten all-rookie team after scoring 16 points in 26 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft
M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft
'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said the yearlong focus on Michigan’s prospects was justified. “When you have that much talent on one team, there’s going to be a lot of eyes on them. And certainly the draft eligible players that was the case,” Adams said, in noting how the teammates fed off each other. “When you’re in practice every single day going with and against elite players, that … [Read more...] about M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft
Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next
'Reinhart is a restricted free agent and has grown increasingly unhappy with being offered short-term deals during his his seven seasons in Buffalo while not interested in watching the team start over yet again. He’s coming off a season in which he led the team with a career-high matching 25 goals in just 54 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next