'There was no veteran to guide Power through the game, either. The six defensemen in the Sabres’ lineup were all under the age of 26, including Power’s partner, 22-year-old Henri Jokiharju. Casey Fitzgerald, 25, was the eldest of the blue liners, but he’s appeared in only 30 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power part of Sabres’ foundation for a ‘bright future’ on defense
Archives for April 14, 2022
Owen Power, Sabres’ young defense turning heads: ‘Bright future’
'Incredibly, the average age of the Sabres’ defense in Tuesday’s contest was just 22. Jacob Bryson, 24, and Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson, all of whom are 22, also played.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power, Sabres’ young defense turning heads: ‘Bright future’
Thursday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues at Sabres: Young Buffalo team is on the upswing (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues face the Sabres on 6-game win streak (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage
The Owen Power era is alive in Buffalo
'There was no question that Power was ready to play against men. Power was one of Canada's best players at the 2021 men's World Championship, leading Canada to an unexpected gold after starting off slow. Power was in more of a depth role at the start but forced coach Gerard Gallant to utilize him more in bigger moments. He then played a big role for Canada at the Winter Olympic … [Read more...] about The Owen Power era is alive in Buffalo
Rick Jeanneret given Key to the City of Niagara Falls, Canada
'Jeanneret, who hails from Ontario, received the key from Mayor Jim Diodati in commemoration of his 51 years as the Sabres’ announcer and the longest-ever career of a play-by-play broadcaster in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret given Key to the City of Niagara Falls, Canada
Power debut has Sabres excited about future
'"I think you do forget, because Rasmus is already in his fourth season, that he's just turning 22," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "I think that, besides the on-ice stuff, just the day-to-day expectations he's felt over those years, it's just going to help Owen in his transition because Rasmus can relate.' … [Read more...] about Power debut has Sabres excited about future
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Prow lifts Amerks to 4-3 overtime win over Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage