Official Sabres Sign First Overall Pick in 2021 Owen Power to His ELC/Debut Is Tentatively Scheduled versus TML on 4/12

[Brawndo]

On Insider Trading He Said Power is expected to sign early next week with Buffalo 

Edited April 8, 2022 by Brawndo

[GASabresIUFAN]

And there was much rejoicing.

Edited April 5, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN

[sabresparaavida]

15 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

On Insider Trading He Said Power is expected to sign early next week with Buffalo 

Makes sense why KA didn’t mention him alongside Portillo and Johnson.

[Doohicksie]

Power will bring Portillo with him, in his suitcase.

[GASabresIUFAN]

2 hours ago, The Ghost of Yuri said:

Power will bring Portillo with him, in his suitcase.

That would be a very large suitcase.  Probably should use a rolling duffel bag instead.

Edited April 6, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN

[Doohicksie]

2 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

That would be a very large suitcase.  Probably should use a rolling duffel bags  instead.

Yeah, but Owen Power bringing such a big bag won't draw a second look.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just now, The Ghost of Yuri said:

Yeah, but Owen Power bringing such a big bag won't draw a second look.

Especially if he uses a smelly equipment bag.  

[French Collection]

2 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Especially if he uses a smelly equipment bag.  

If Portillo comes in that bag then he really wants to be in Buffalo.

[GASabresIUFAN]

1 hour ago, French Collection said:

If Portillo comes in that bag then he really wants to be in Buffalo.

If they use his goalie equipment bag, he’s probably used to the smell.

[Buffalonill]

Playoffs next year !!!!

[LGR4GM]

Did anyone ever doubt this? 

[Buffalonill]

10 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Did anyone ever doubt this? 

[woods-racer]

Power will be on the 5/6 line, where he should be. He will be taking 80% o-zone starts and will be coddled for the remainder of the season, as he should be. The Sabres coaching staff tried to do this with Dahlin when he first got here but because we where lacking in talent he got thrown into the fire earlier than he should have, then Ralph happened.

This time next year we should see Power start to play as #1 OA selection should play. Expecting anything sooner would be foolish. He's going to make some huge mistakes. Granato and staff seem to be the best at getting players through them and helping them get better.

If Power does what Dahlin has done in the last calendar year this team's back end will be a force.

[inkman]

This thread was already started last night with the correct spelling of the most famous player in college hockey 

[GoPuckYourself]

Now what about Levi? I didn't doubt Powers would sign but Levi is another story although it's great that we're finally starting to resemble a real NHL team.

[woods-racer]

Power will be on the 5/6 line, where he should be. He will be taking 80% o-zone starts and will be coddled for the remainder of the season, as he should be. The Sabres coaching staff tried to do this with Dahlin when he first got here but because we where lacking in talent he got thrown into the fire earlier than he should have, then Ralph happened.

This time next year we should see Power start to play as #1 OA selection should play. Expecting anything sooner would be foolish. He's going to make some huge mistakes. Granato and staff seem to be the best at getting players through them and helping them get better.

If Power does what Dahlin has done in the last calendar year this team's back end will be a force.

edit

Had to post in the thread that knows how to spell the young man's name correctly.

[North Buffalo]

4 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said:

Now what about Levi? I didn't doubt Powers would sign but Levi is another story although it's great that we're finally starting to resemble a real NHL team.

More importantly Portillo?

[ddaryl]

[Bangarang]

6 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said:

Now what about Levi? I didn't doubt Powers would sign but Levi is another story although it's great that we're finally starting to resemble a real NHL team.

He’s going back to school

[Buffalonill]

18 minutes ago, inkman said:

This thread was already started last night with the correct spelling of the most famous player in college hockey 

[GoPuckYourself]

35 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

He’s going back to school

That's terrible news but at least we have 2 years to persuade him to sign here. I hope this won't be the same for Portillo also. 

[Bangarang]

4 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said:

That's terrible news but at least we have 2 years to persuade him to sign here. I hope this won't be the same for Portillo also. 

I’d like to think Portillo signs this year and Levi next year.

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, woods-racer said:

Power will be on the 5/6 line, where he should be. He will be taking 80% o-zone starts and will be coddled for the remainder of the season, as he should be. The Sabres coaching staff tried to do this with Dahlin when he first got here but because we where lacking in talent he got thrown into the fire earlier than he should have, then Ralph happened.

This time next year we should see Power start to play as #1 OA selection should play. Expecting anything sooner would be foolish. He's going to make some huge mistakes. Granato and staff seem to be the best at getting players through them and helping them get better.

If Power does what Dahlin has done in the last calendar year this team's back end will be a force.

The pairings will be anchored by Dahlin, Power and... not insignificantly, Muel, who's no slouch himself.

[Doohicksie]

18 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

I’d like to think Portillo signs this year and Levi next year.

To be honest, it might be better to sign them in separate years.  If you're Levi and Portillo's ahead of you on the depth chart, it's motivation to improve and pass him, but it's also room to have some patience and develop his game.  if they came out at the same time, Levi's competitive nature might put too much pressure on him to beat out Portillo right out of the gate.

Assuming Portillo signs this year and Levi next, I see UPL and Anderson (or his veteran replacement) as the top pairing this coming year with Portillo and Toker (or his AHL vet replacement) in Rochester.  The following or possibly by the second half of next year, Portillo is challenging for an NHL spot and then Levi comes in and gets a season (or at least part of one) in the A.  Then you eventually get to the top two of UPL, Portillo and Levi manning the pipes for the Sabres with healthy competition to sort it out.  If they're all good, the Sabres will have the luxury of using one of them for trade bait to fill whatever hole remains among the skaters such as a RHD or a scoring winger, or even center depth.

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, woods-racer said:

Power will be on the 5/6 line, where he should be. He will be taking 80% o-zone starts and will be coddled for the remainder of the season, as he should be. The Sabres coaching staff tried to do this with Dahlin when he first got here but because we where lacking in talent he got thrown into the fire earlier than he should have, then Ralph happened.

This time next year we should see Power start to play as #1 OA selection should play. Expecting anything sooner would be foolish. He's going to make some huge mistakes. Granato and staff seem to be the best at getting players through them and helping them get better.

If Power does what Dahlin has done in the last calendar year this team's back end will be a force.

I will bet this does not happen. It is not Granato's style, he will toss Power to the wolves and see how he handles it and make adjustments accordingly. If Donny is smart, he'll treat these 7ish games that Power gets as a training camp and put him in lots of different situations.