'There were brief chats between practice repetitions with assistant coach Marty Wilford and defenseman Henri Jokiharju, with whom Power was paired. When the skate ended and the Sabres gathered for a stretch around the center-ice logo, Power was pushed to the middle. His teammates then banged their sticks repeatedly to welcome the 2021 No. 1 draft choice to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Hype, scruitny will follow Sabres’ Owen Power, but Rasmus Dahlin can help
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Mike Harrington: Sabres got the Power, so they're going for the gusto on 'D' right away vs. Leafs
'Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin have been the fixture top pair for months this season and for much of last year. But in Sunday's game, Casey Fitzgerald couldn't get out of his own way and Mattias Samuelsson was minus-4. There's real fear that Auston Matthews & Co. had enough of the Sabres during Buffalo's two wins last month and could induce similar damage as the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres got the Power, so they’re going for the gusto on ‘D’ right away vs. Leafs
In Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres have special mentor for Owen Power: ‘It takes time’
'“He’s a young kid, he’s here to learn,” Dahlin said of Power, who will be making his NHL debut Tuesday against the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. “It takes time, so that’s going to be my advice to him, it takes time. Just let him be who he is and let him develop. So no rush.”' … [Read more...] about In Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres have special mentor for Owen Power: ‘It takes time’
Sabres notes: Why was Henri Jokiharju picked as Owen Power’s partner?
'“Joki’s a right shot and he did a nice job with Dahlin,” Granato said. “He settles things down. His personality is a fit. Joki is much like Dahls. It’s nice when you have two young guys like Jokiharju and Dahlin and they already feel like big brothers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why was Henri Jokiharju picked as Owen Power’s partner?
Owen Power launches NHL career with the Sabres. Just don’t call him the franchise saviour
'“No, nobody here is,” Granato said of the idea that one player might save the franchise. “We spoke when we traded for and acquired Alex Tuch, and Peyton Krebs … nobody’s a saviour. This group is going to do it together, and they’re building together.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power launches NHL career with the Sabres. Just don’t call him the franchise saviour
TRAIKOS: No. 1 pick Owen Power set to make his NHL debut against hometown Maple Leafs
'Indeed, Power could not have planned it any better. And while having the Leafs as his opponent might have been a happy coincidence, everything else about his path from the draft floor to the NHL was meticulously planned out.' … [Read more...] about TRAIKOS: No. 1 pick Owen Power set to make his NHL debut against hometown Maple Leafs
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Game Night: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Toronto hosts Buffalo after Matthews’ 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Is Owen Power playing tonight? The 2021 No. 1 pick is expected to make his Sabres debut on Tuesday
'What made Power so attractive and shot him up the draft board was his 6-foot-6 frame. He's already bigger than most NHL players and has a chance to bulk up from 213 pounds.' … [Read more...] about Is Owen Power playing tonight? The 2021 No. 1 pick is expected to make his Sabres debut on Tuesday
Sabres' Power enjoyed his first full practice with the team
'Power didn’t look nervous out there and he said, “It was pretty special, it was more of a full practice, so it was nice to get out there and get into it with the full team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Power enjoyed his first full practice with the team
Owen Power gets ready for NHL debut with Sabres
'“Yeah I think every guy has been so good especially to me coming in, everybody’s been so welcoming and so nice to me. They’re just trying to include me in everything so I think they’ve done a great job making it easy for me coming in and adjust,” Power said after practice in Toronto on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power gets ready for NHL debut with Sabres
Power paired with Jokiharju in first practice ahead of NHL Debut
'"I think every guy's just been so good... I think they made it easy for me to adjust," Power said.' … [Read more...] about Power paired with Jokiharju in first practice ahead of NHL Debut
Power ready to make NHL debut for Sabres against Maple Leafs
'"Everyone's been so welcoming and so nice to me," the 19-year-old defenseman said. "They're always trying to include me in everything. I think they've done a great job making it easy for me to kind of come in and adjust."' … [Read more...] about Power ready to make NHL debut for Sabres against Maple Leafs
Power practices on defense pair with Jokiharju on eve of NHL debut
'"It feels right," Granato said of pairing Power with Jokiharju. "I think the most important thing for us is to support Owen as best as we can as a team. We have 18 guys on the ice that know our system up and down the rink. We just have to allow Owen to play and allow him to adapt and acclimate to the NHL. I think we have many guys that will help in that initiative."' … [Read more...] about Power practices on defense pair with Jokiharju on eve of NHL debut