'The 19-year-old is averaging 22 minutes, 2 seconds of ice time and looks every bit the part of a No. 1 overall pick. His passes out of his defensive zone and through neutral ice are on a string. His positioning is sound, his skating sublime for a 6-foot-6 defenseman. The Sabres are getting nearly 57% of the shot attempts at 5-on-5 when Power is on the ice and they’re 3-1 since … [Read more...] about A week into his NHL career, Owen Power has fit right in on Sabres’ defense
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Sabres rookie Owen Power nearing end of dynamic, grueling season
'“I don’t think he’ll even realize all that happened until he decompresses, because to him, it’s hockey, it’s exciting for him,” Sabres coach Don Granato of Power’s season. “I think each challenge has been exciting for him. … He’s in it like all the guys, and there’s just a constant surge of adrenaline it feels when you’re into it, and he presents that way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power nearing end of dynamic, grueling season
Mittelstadt keeps working despite tough 2021-22 season
'“Just the last month overall, I mean, there are still some things that I feel different on," said Mittelstadt following Tuesday's practice. "Obviously it's been a long year with a lot of time without skating and hockey. It feels great to go and have the puck and have some team success. That caps it off.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt keeps working despite tough 2021-22 season
Listen: Granato: 'Owen Power has been awesome'
'“Owen Power has been awesome,” said Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "Guys are fighting over him to be their [defensive] partner, and the forwards want to be on the ice when he’s out there.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘Owen Power has been awesome’
Power impressing teammates with poise, mobility
'"This is a guy that studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old," Granato said. "They have gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15.' … [Read more...] about Power impressing teammates with poise, mobility
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores slick shootout goal for Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks move back into playoff position after shoot-out win against Thunderbirds (WHEC-TV) Amerks rally in third for 3-2 shootout win over Springfield (Amerks.com) T-Birds earn point in Rochester (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage