‘“It’s a proud day for our organization. We believe in Owen and his abilities, and we’re excited to have him join this group and be himself,” Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams said on Friday. “He doesn’t have to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s a young player, it feels like a lot to manage, there’s a lot going on, and we want to set him up for success so he can go out and play. This stretch of games is so critical for him so he can feel what it’s like in an NHL game, figure out what he needs to do, and prepare yourself to play.”’