'Six years after the Buffalo Sabres tanked and drafted Jack Eichel with the No. 2 overall pick — and then drafted Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 overall pick three years later — the NHL’s version of a condemned home appears to be tearing down its shaky foundation and starting over.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Rebuilding (again) Sabres cap busy trade day in NHL by drafting Owen Power No. 1 overall
Archives for July 2021
Saturday's Owen Power Coverage
Owen Power becomes first UM player selected No. 1 in NHL draft (Ann Arbor News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Owen Power Coverage
Saturday's Rasmus Ristolainen Coverage
Flyers’ D is set: They get Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo for Robert Hagg and first- and second-round picks (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers trade for Ristolainen ahead of NHL entry draft (Delaware County Daily Times) Flyers part ways with 2021 1st-round pick in trade for another D-man (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Let the debate begin on Ristolainen, who is ready to be 'a pain … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rasmus Ristolainen Coverage
Buffalo Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft
'The 6-6, 213-pounder, who has drawn comparisons to Victor Hedman, was named to the Big Ten all-rookie team after scoring 16 points in 26 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Michigan defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft
M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft
'Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said the yearlong focus on Michigan’s prospects was justified. “When you have that much talent on one team, there’s going to be a lot of eyes on them. And certainly the draft eligible players that was the case,” Adams said, in noting how the teammates fed off each other. “When you’re in practice every single day going with and against elite players, that … [Read more...] about M Go Big: Led by Power, Michigan goes 1-2 in NHL draft
Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next
'Reinhart is a restricted free agent and has grown increasingly unhappy with being offered short-term deals during his his seven seasons in Buffalo while not interested in watching the team start over yet again. He’s coming off a season in which he led the team with a career-high matching 25 goals in just 54 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ristolainen to Flyers; Reinhart could be next
Buffalo Sabres select Michigan Wolverines defenseman Owen Power with No. 1 overall pick
'"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
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