Crusader1969

im only going to say no because if they draft Beniers, I don't want to be mad I think he is going to be a hell of a player and would be a tremendous pick if Power wasn't in the draft. I will just admit that I was wrong if anyone but Power is the pick

I thinking more along the lines of 90% or higher.

"[Power] is going to be a superstar hockey player," Canada coach Gerard Gallant said. "We all know he's got the talent and skill, but to see him do what he did at this level of hockey, as an 18-year-old ... he's obviously going to be drafted early in the first round. He's going to be outstanding."

From Bob McKenzie “He is, however, the consensus favourite.” sorry just trying to be a smartass The 10 scouts Bob surveyed in April all had Power as #1. as Vince Carter famously said about any debate about Power being the first pick ”it’s over”

I seriously doubt there is anything a prospect could do to make you optimistic but what draft eligible played in a league or tournament with tougher competition that Power has ?

100%. It’s a problem that the Sabres have at least another year to solve.

How about Dahlin - Joker Power -Borgen Samuelsson - Bryson hVs one of the guys on your bottom pair play the off side more of a 2022/23 lineup

Not impressive ??? Have you seen what hockey people are saying about him? He was the number one guy going into the worlds and he solidified his ranking yes he is no Dahlin offensively he’s the guy you put out there with a minute to go in the game. A coach’s dream player. do you put Dahlin out there with a minute to go in the game and holding a 1 goal It’s not like there is Connor McDavid out there and we are saying take the Dman. he’s the best player , dont over think it. Take him

You are holding onto false hope if you think the pick will be anyone but him. feel free to buy you Power Jersey today Because he is the best player in the draft and it’s no longer close.

It is.

Who are the favorites for the 32nd pick? will be important for them to get his one right too. I was impressed by Chase Stillman at the u18s but looking at his rankings, he may be a late 2nd or 3rd rounder Throwback type of player...Showed offensive flashes last year...not afraid to play physical and fight...Became much better defensively...Added 20 pounds of muscle during pandemic.” - Mark Seidel

i want them to take the best player regardless of position this year thats hands down Power

Next year 5 of the 10 top prospects play Center. They can find prospects next year. IF Eichel and Samson come back they have 4 guys under 26 who can play center. If they are traded, I would hope that at least 1 Center comes back. A majority of scouts and scouting services have Power as the clear the top prospect, the Sabres should and will take him. both Bergeron and ROR were 2nd round picks - they can be found later in the draft. WIth Beniers injury, maybe he slids and the Sabres can still figure a way to get him.

Ekblad was thought to be a Norris contender prior to injury I thought?

are we past the point where the rest actually worked? As fun as it to think about the return for an Eichel trade, the best case scenario is that he is fully healthy and their #1 center next season.

An 18 year old wouldn’t even know how to write a letter these days he’s saying that he’s played so well that he wants to go #1 overall The swedish Garth?

I’d want the 2 best defensive Dmen in that situation. Could be a combo of Borgen and Power. Not sure that will ever be Dahlin need a goal in the last minute. That’s Dahlin and Joker

Mark Seidel from NA Central Scouting. “Let me clarify my comments regarding Owen Power. He is THE BEST player eligible for the 2021 Draft and it isn't even close. This kid looks like a 10 year NHL veteran at the World Championships. Poise, maturity smart & simple plays are remarkable. ” We can argue it till we are all blue In the face - The pick will be Power.

glad to hear it. Hopefully, the Sabres will be able to do the same for all of us one day.

I cannot fathom being as negative as you about everything. I hope in real life you have some joy.

wrong Power and Beniers are both proving at the worlds they could play in the NHL this season and contribute. I would want both to go back to Michigan and sign after their NCAA season is over

More from Pronman “ If you told me in seven or eight years that Power became as valuable as Dougie Hamilton or Hedman, I could completely buy that outcome. Given how good Power looked playing with and against NHL players at the world championships, I could easily envision him in the NHL next season and more than holding his own.”

Power will still be 18 come training camp. Nothing wrong with 1 more season at Michigan. I think your dream officially died tonight

Why do you always make sense ? let me be happy about Power for at least an hour

Trade currency? It will sort itself out