Update from Owen Power’s Agent Pat Brisson on an extension

[Brawndo]

 

From The Athletic 
 

On Sanderson’s whopping eight-year deal with the Senators and how it affects Power’s, who has a year left on his entry-level deal with the Sabres.

When you’re a year out with an entry-level player — Jake had another year left under contract — you rarely do a bridge. You do a bridge at the end of a contract. Usually you explore a seven- or eight-year deal if you’re a year out. … First of all, Jake was happy there, sees the future. He likes where the organization’s going, and therefore we went right to eight years, so there’s no question, especially a year out. … We’ve had a few conversations (with Buffalo on Power) and now camp is a week away from now, so we’re going to continue to talk. Of course, Owen and Jake are within similar comps. You always bring a pool of about seven to 10 players, so we’ll see how it goes.

[nfreeman]

Interesting.  So the implication is that the Sabres have had discussions on a 7- or 8-year extension with OP.

Since Sanderson got a bit over $8MM per year, it seems pretty likely that OP would expect at least $8MM per year as well.

 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just get it done at this point. Is it stupid money for a guy with one year of NHL experience? Yes, but a bridge will still cost 6+ and with the cap rising and so much depth in the forward pipeline, they can afford the added cost both short and long-term.  

[JoeSchmoe]

I think you gotta get it done, but his defense this year gives me pause for thought.

[Randall Flagg]

I get how it all works. And I really like Power. The idea of handing out 8x8 to him right now still short circuits my brain 

[thewookie1]

Just now, Randall Flagg said:

I get how it all works. And I really like Power. The idea of handing out 8x8 to him right now still short circuits my brain 

Frankly its hard to stomach but I'd still do it

[PerreaultForever]

"we've had a few conversations" doesn't sound like the Sabres are really working hard on it at this point to me. Not yet anyway. 

[JoeSchmoe]

39 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said:

I get how it all works. And I really like Power. The idea of handing out 8x8 to him right now still short circuits my brain 

Agreed. Eye test wise was not great defensively last year. All young defensemen struggle early on, but 8x8 suggests he's already shown a lot of promise offensively and defensively, and he just hasn't.

[kas23]

We give OP a bridge deal and RD a 5 year deal and SS explodes…

[thewookie1]

7 minutes ago, kas23 said:

We give OP a bridge deal and RD a 5 year deal and SS explodes…

pretty much

[Night Train]

4 hours ago, Randall Flagg said:

I get how it all works. And I really like Power. The idea of handing out 8x8 to him right now still short circuits my brain 

Bullseye. Bridge means you could get a ton more hypothetically in 3 years.  He isn't elite yet and paying him as such is nuts. Earn that level first.