'"He's coachable. He always wants more information. He never ever thinks he's above anything. He just wants more and more and more so he can study and become better, and become great," said Ryan Hardy, who was the general manager of the USHL Chicago Steel when Power played for them. "When you have that mindset with that frame? This is the Owen Power draft. I don't think a lot … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Michigan Wolverines defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick
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Philadelphia Flyers get Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo Sabres for first-round pick, more
'Hagg, 26, played five years with the Flyers. He had five points in 34 games last season, averaging 15:40 in average ice time. The Sabres had been seeking a trade for Ristolainen, who has one more year on his contract with a $5.4 million cap hit before he hits unrestricted free agency. The asking price had been a first-round pick and other assets.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers get Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo Sabres for first-round pick, more
Flyers Acquire Ristolainen From Sabres
'Ristolainen is one of the least-effective regular defencemen in the entire NHL, someone who's made a career to this point out of putting up empty-calorie numbers on a terrible team while producing among the worst underlying numbers of anyone at his position.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Acquire Ristolainen From Sabres
Sabres select Owen Power first overall in 2021 NHL Draft
'Power stands at 6-foot-6, 213 pounds and registered 16 points (3+13) this past season as a member of the Wolverines. Just the season before in 2019-20, Power finished as the highest-scoring defenseman in the USHL with 40 points in 45 games, while also being named the USHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Owen Power first overall in 2021 NHL Draft
First overall pick Owen Power is no stranger to Buffalo
'“I think I could step in and play, so I don’t think the decision will be if I’m ready to play," Power said during his introductory conference call on Friday. "I think it’s what’s better for my development, so I don’t think there’s bad option.' … [Read more...] about First overall pick Owen Power is no stranger to Buffalo
Sabres select Isak Rosén with 14th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosén spent about half of his 2020-21 season in the SHL with Leksands IF, only registering an assist in 22 games, though he did not play too much in his time there. In 12 games with Leksands' Under-20 team, the 18-year-old was a point per-game player with seven goals and five assists for 12 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Isak Rosén with 14th overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia
'Ristolainen was a player that was always very honest, which was much appreciated. The last few years he’s been very outspoken about not being on a playoff team and how he wanted to be on a playoff team, whether it’s in Buffalo or somewhere else. He was outspoken and frustrated with the path of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia
Report: The Sabres have traded Sam Reinhart to Florida.
'Buffalo is reportedly getting goalie Devon Levi and next year’s first round pick in return.' … [Read more...] about Report: The Sabres have traded Sam Reinhart to Florida.
Welcome to Buffalo, Owen Power! Sabres take UM defenseman 1st overall in 2021 NHL Draft
'Power was considered to be the Draft's top prospect and many analysts believed he was headed to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Welcome to Buffalo, Owen Power! Sabres take UM defenseman 1st overall in 2021 NHL Draft
First overall pick Owen Power: "I'm excited for what's to come"
'Between Dahlin and Power, the Sabres could mold two blue-chip defensemen who could occupy 45-50 minutes of total ice time every night. Look no further than the Tampa Bay Lightning to see how loading up one side of the blue line can work if it's done correctly.' … [Read more...] about First overall pick Owen Power: “I’m excited for what’s to come”
Buffalo Sabres select forward Isak Rosen with 14th pick in the 2021 NHL Draft
'Rosen most recently played with Leksands in the Swedish Hockey League as an 18-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select forward Isak Rosen with 14th pick in the 2021 NHL Draft
Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, 2021 first, 2023 second
'Ristolainen was taken 8th overall by the Sabres in the 2013 NHL Draft. After splitting time between Buffalo and the Rochester Americans during the 2013-14 season, he became a mainstay on the Sabres' blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rasmus Ristolainen to Flyers for Robert Hagg, 2021 first, 2023 second
Buffalo Sabres reportedly trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers
'On Friday, the Sabres reportedly traded the 25-year-old forward to the Florida Panthers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reportedly trade forward Sam Reinhart to Florida Panthers
Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the #1 pick in NHL Draft
'Power’s been highly touted as the top prospect in this year’s class. At 6’6″, the defenseman is hard to miss on the ice. He was a two-way threat on defense in recent games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Michigan defenseman Owen Power with the #1 pick in NHL Draft
Sabres select Swedish Forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick
'Rosen is the 8th-ranked international skater by NHL.com. The scouting report from the NHL says he’s a fast skater with an offensive mindset. It’s also said he has a good shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Swedish Forward Isak Rosen with the 14th overall pick