What if, we trade Owen Power

[Porous Five Hole]

33 minutes ago, SabreFinn said:

I just read in finnish hockey media that reporter David Pagnotta has heard rumours that Owen Power is unhappy with his situation in Sabres and wants out. 

lol 

[Thorny]

What if we get to .500 so dudacek can post again? 

[Weave]

1 hour ago, Thorny said:

What if we get to .500 so dudacek can post again? 

Wait….. is Dudacek taking a conditional nap?

[French Collection]

3 hours ago, SabreFinn said:

I just read in finnish hockey media that reporter David Pagnotta has heard rumours that Owen Power is unhappy with his situation in Sabres and wants out. 

KA must act now, can’t have anyone around who doesn’t love the team.

For the record I am not opposed to moving him, I just want a competent GM making the deal.

[Thorny]

1 hour ago, Weave said:

Wait….. is Dudacek taking a conditional nap?

lol not that I know of. Just funnin

[Taro T]

On 10/21/2025 at 12:49 PM, mjd1001 said:

I just don't see it with Byram.   

What I see in him is a player with above average to very good raw skill, but he only executes it to an average-to-slightly above average level.

I equate him to the defense version of what Cozens is/was at forward. Lots of skill...looks good doing it...but the execution just isn't there.  I just put Bryam a bit higher than Cozens because he doesn't kill you with as many boneheaded plays.   But overall for me he's still in the "looks like a Ferrari, Drives like a Camry" category.

Fairly certain Byram ain't the brightest bulb on the tree.  But, Jim Kelly isn't either and he's a Hall of Fame QB.  Expect better coaching could get more out of him.  He has serious talent.

 

As for the focus of this thread, Power, wouldn't be heart broken if he were to be traded for the right haul.  But personally expect trading him away before we see how he can mesh with Kesselring is premature.  IMHO, paired with Timmons a few shifts, he's looked better than he has in the past.    Have not liked him in his few shifts with Dahlin.

 

And getting away from the thread topic again, have been happy with Samuelsson's play since he's come back from the most recent boo-boo.  (Of course have been drinking pretty much all week, so maybe he just seems to be playing better.  Had heard of these "vacations" but didn't really know much about them.  They are forking awesome (especially when the wife's company is picking up a big chunk of the dime).)

[HILLsabre]

On 10/22/2025 at 11:18 AM, Weave said:

So, if Adams is Pegula’s long term choice, we do nothing from here on out?  This is it?  Run what ya got?

Yup ...the answers in the room ya know! 😂 

[Flashsabre]

From Good Ol Eklund:

 

”Major Move Coming to Buffalo...(e4)

This might be the most interesting thing happening this week.  The Sabres are dangling some "very game-changing players, including 2 top 4 D, in their attempt to bring in "speed, skill, and scoring" to their top 6.  The team they are talking the most to is LA and it is believed Adrian Kempe is VERY much part of these discussions...The Kings have been one of the best defensive teams in the past few seasons, but losing Gavrikov has turned into a much bigger deal than anticipated.  They currently sit middle of the pack defensively, and they simply don't have the firepower to outscore teams...”

Edited yesterday at 08:05 PM by Flashsabre

[ponokasabre]

17 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

From Good Ol Eklund:

 

”Major Move Coming to Buffalo...(e4)

This might be the most interesting thing happening this week.  The Sabres are dangling some "very game-changing players, including 2 top 4 D, in their attempt to bring in "speed, skill, and scoring" to their top 6.  The team they are talking the most to is LA and it is believed Adrian Kempe is VERY much part of these discussions...The Kings have been one of the best defensive teams in the past few seasons, but losing Gavrikov has turned into a much bigger deal than anticipated.  They currently sit middle of the pack defensively, and they simply don't have the firepower to outscore teams...”

Eklund is just something hey.

 

There is no way we go after Kempe with his UFA status and the current ask of contract. 

 

Byfield, now there is a possibility, LA was apprently quietly shopping him in the off season for defensive help, and with the struggles of the Vet defensmen they picked up in Doumalin and Ceci, maybe they are willing to discuss that again

 

Byram for Byfield? Maybe we need to kick in a bit more but that could be something 

Byfield for Power.....boy I just don't know how to feel here, I probably would still say yes as long as it was one for one

Either of those would be eerily similar to the Seth Jones for Ryan Johnason swap! Hello Jarmo

We just would then be needing to add another defensman 

[DHawerchuk10]

On 10/21/2025 at 12:49 PM, mjd1001 said:

I just don't see it with Byram.   

What I see in him is a player with above average to very good raw skill, but he only executes it to an average-to-slightly above average level.

I equate him to the defense version of what Cozens is/was at forward. Lots of skill...looks good doing it...but the execution just isn't there.  I just put Bryam a bit higher than Cozens because he doesn't kill you with as many boneheaded plays.   But overall for me he's still in the "looks like a Ferrari, Drives like a Camry" category.

Did Cozens kick your dog or something?  We get it....you don't like him.  No need to keep crusading against him.

If Byram is a Camry, what is Power, a Jetta?

[Scottysabres]

2 minutes ago, DHawerchuk10 said:

Did Cozens kick your dog or something?  We get it....you don't like him.  No need to keep crusading against him.

If Byram is a Camry, what is Power, a Jetta?

 

[JohnC]

2 hours ago, ponokasabre said:

Eklund is just something hey.

 

There is no way we go after Kempe with his UFA status and the current ask of contract. 

 

Byfield, now there is a possibility, LA was apprently quietly shopping him in the off season for defensive help, and with the struggles of the Vet defensmen they picked up in Doumalin and Ceci, maybe they are willing to discuss that again

 

Byram for Byfield? Maybe we need to kick in a bit more but that could be something 

Byfield for Power.....boy I just don't know how to feel here, I probably would still say yes as long as it was one for one

Either of those would be eerily similar to the Seth Jones for Ryan Johnason swap! Hello Jarmo

We just would then be needing to add another defensman 

Trading Power for Byfield makes absolutely no sense to me. Sure, I would love to add Byfield but not for Power. And it would take a lot more than Byram to get Byfield.

Edited 22 hours ago by JohnC

[mjd1001]

1 hour ago, DHawerchuk10 said:

Did Cozens kick your dog or something?  We get it....you don't like him.  No need to keep crusading against him.

If Byram is a Camry, what is Power, a Jetta?

In this case equating Bryam to a slightly better version of Cozens is the BEST comparison I can make.  If you don't like that I pointed out Cozens flaws in the past, thats on you.  There is no better player for me to make my comparison to.

Personally I am pretty sure I make less negative comments about Cozens than many on this board do about Adams and/or Power, people with more influence over this team than Cozens had. The 'kicking your dog' comment is better spent directed other places.

Edited 23 hours ago by mjd1001

[mjd1001]

1 hour ago, DHawerchuk10 said:

Did Cozens kick your dog or something?  We get it....you don't like him.  No need to keep crusading against him.

If Byram is a Camry, what is Power, a Jetta?

I like Power's current game just as much as Bryam, and his potential at this point a lot more than Byram.  Byram only has worked when playing with Dahlin, and he as to be the '2nd' guy on that pair (in terms of responsibility)

Edited 23 hours ago by mjd1001

[JohnC]

51 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

I like Power's current game just as much as Bryam, and his potential at this point a lot more than Byram.  Byram only has worked when playing with Dahlin, and he as to be the '2nd' guy on that pair (in terms of responsibility)

There is something about Byram that makes me unsure. When one watches him play, it seems that the parts/skills just don't match the production. He can skate and shoot and is more of an offensive defensive. However, he just doesn't seem to mesh well with the other players. I'm not advocating to trade him because I want to see more. From a contract standpoint, it seems to me that KA got it right not signing him to a very long contract.

[SwampD]

I saw a couple of plays the last few games that give me pause on trading Power. I saw him use his body to get position and gain the puck a couple of times. Not sure if I've ever seen it before. Not this clearly, anyway. It gave me hope. Man, if he could actually learn to use his size,…

[JohnC]

5 minutes ago, SwampD said:

I saw a couple of plays the last few games that give me pause on trading Power. I saw him use his body to get position and gain the puck a couple of times. Not sure if I've ever seen it before. Not this clearly, anyway. It gave me hope. Man, if he could actually learn to use his size,…

I agree with your observations that Power his steadily improving on his positioning. It's not a dramatic change but it is noticeable, at least to me. 

[Cityo'Rasmii]

55 minutes ago, SwampD said:

I saw a couple of plays the last few games that give me pause on trading Power. I saw him use his body to get position and gain the puck a couple of times. Not sure if I've ever seen it before. Not this clearly, anyway. It gave me hope. Man, if he could actually learn to use his size,…

IF

No offense, @swamp, I want him to develop and fit but but don't see it happening. Love the offensive upside but he can't play D

Edited 21 hours ago by Cityo'Rasmii

[French Collection]

13 hours ago, SwampD said:

I saw a couple of plays the last few games that give me pause on trading Power. I saw him use his body to get position and gain the puck a couple of times. Not sure if I've ever seen it before. Not this clearly, anyway. It gave me hope. Man, if he could actually learn to use his size,…

10% more physical? It’s all I asked.

Baby steps and maybe he gets there.