Buffalo Sabres draft defenceman Owen Power 1st overall in 2021 NHL draft
The Buffalo Sabres have selected defenceman Owen Power with the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft.
Power, 18, stands at a staggering 6’6″ tall and 214 lbs. and was the consensus 1st overall pick by numerous scouts and services.
Last year, he played at the University of Michigan in the NCAA where he scored three goals and 16 points in 26 games. He also won a gold medal with team Canada at the 2021 Men’s World Championships where he played a significant role on the blue line scoring three points in 10 games.
Here’s a report from Future Considerations’ Dylan Krill:
I have great confidence in saying Power will be an effective defenseman who can play in the top-4, with the ability to contribute on both special teams. The big question being, will he be a top pair or No. 1 defenseman. He is very strong and smooth on his edges, able to stay balanced and move around the ice efficiently. Although he did show that he doesn’t have the greatest breakaway speed and wasn’t able to separate himself from opponents with his acceleration. He has good deception at the blue line and is able to freeze opponents with fake shots to get around them for higher quality chances.
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