Very hard to argue the logic. 6’6 puck moving defensemen don’t come around very often. I don’t think they realized he’d be this soft though
- lulags

Parayko lite

Very hard to argue the logic. 6’6 puck moving defensemen don’t come around very often. I don’t think they realized he’d be this soft though
- lulags

McTavish looks to be a decent scorer with some jam in his game

Parayko lite
- lulags

OH MY

McTavish looks to be a decent scorer with some jam in his game
- homiedclown

Not disagreeing at all. There were better options looking back for sure. Just hard to justify passing on a Power for any scouts/GM’s at the time

Hedman is an example of a top3 OA defender that showed flashes, but ultimately struggled to start.

Do we think Owen's size will delay his development similarly? I doubt Power reaches those heights, but do wonder if, like many before him, he'll be a late bloomer due to being a giant.

Hedman is an example of a top3 OA defender that showed flashes, but ultimately struggled to start.

Do we think Owen's size will delay his development similarly? I doubt Power reaches those heights, but do wonder if, like many before him, he'll be a late bloomer due to being a giant.
- QuinnFan

hedman was still pretty good in his own end though

year 3 the switch hit for his scoring

Hedman is an example of a top3 OA defender that showed flashes, but ultimately struggled to start.

Do we think Owen's size will delay his development similarly? I doubt Power reaches those heights, but do wonder if, like many before him, he'll be a late bloomer due to being a giant.
- QuinnFan

Well his horrendous contract kicks in next year, if it takes him a few years to figure it out, he will be a net negative as a 1st overall for the foreseeable future

Are you projecting an insurection?
- IonSabres

I am projecting a Civil War

hedman was still pretty good in his own end though

year 3 the switch hit for his scoring
- homiedclown

I think it was year 4 or 5 but agreed. Power showed better last year, think he can regain the offensive creativity?

Well his horrendous contract kicks in next year, if it takes him a few years to figure it out, he will be a net negative as a 1st overall for the foreseeable future
- washedup20

Agreed but do you actually think he will figure it out?

Well his horrendous contract kicks in next year, if it takes him a few years to figure it out, he will be a net negative as a 1st overall for the foreseeable future
- washedup20

maybe he will end up plying in france in his 30's like cam barker

I am projecting a Civil War
- Jet Jaguar BD

That's retarded.

Politicians and their fear mongering have grabbed hold of you, no chance of that happening.

Agreed but do you actually think he will figure it out?
- QuinnFan

Why would he? No one is pressuring him to improve. That contract is signed, he's set for life.

Hedman is an example of a top3 OA defender that showed flashes, but ultimately struggled to start.

Do we think Owen's size will delay his development similarly? I doubt Power reaches those heights, but do wonder if, like many before him, he'll be a late bloomer due to being a giant.
- QuinnFan

So 1-5/8 seasons in he has played well during his rookie campaign, and substanrard for 5/8ths of his 2nd season.
His Coaches are not doing him any favors in furthering his development.
Same with other youngsters this season.

maybe he will end up plying in france in his 30's like cam barker
- homiedclown

I don't think he cares enough about hockey to go that route. I bet he becomes a photographer or something gay after hockey.

That's retarded.

Politicians and their fear mongering have grabbed hold of you, no chance of that happening.
- washedup20

This.

Just a group of unhinged retards talking about it.

Per Lance:

Bryson in for Power, Olo in for Robinson

Sabres’ lines at practice:

Skinner-Thompson-Okposo
Benson-Cozens-Peterka
Greenway-Mittelstadt-Tuch
Girgensons-Krebs-Olofsson/Robinson

unlike power

hedman was not a wussy in year 1 or 2


something people are overlooking in this conversation

Per Lance:

Bryson in for Power, Olo in for Robinson

Sabres’ lines at practice:

Skinner-Thompson-Okposo
Benson-Cozens-Peterka
Greenway-Mittelstadt-Tuch
Girgensons-Krebs-Olofsson/Robinson
- washedup20

- homiedclown

Hedman is an example of a top3 OA defender that showed flashes, but ultimately struggled to start.

Do we think Owen's size will delay his development similarly? I doubt Power reaches those heights, but do wonder if, like many before him, he'll be a late bloomer due to being a giant.
- QuinnFan

stop pushing this completely false narrative

So Friedman mentioned Saros being a interesting Trade Target. They want help at Forward.

So Friedman mentioned Saros being a interesting Trade Target. They want help at Forward.
- Buff36

Curious what that trade would look like

unlike power

hedman was not a wussy in year 1 or 2


something people are overlooking in this conversation
- homiedclown

At his size I would love for him to be very physical. Not happening.
I will happily settle for being excellent in his own end first...gap control, keep plays to the outside, create turnovers, tie-up & clear the front of the net.
Contributing Offensively as well...30 - 40 pts while being a 93 of 100 on the D side is what I would crave.

This.

Just a group of unhinged retards talking about it.
- jochfr

People said the same thing to me about Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Palestine, China/India/Taiwan and Red/Blue.

Don’t be so confident it hasn’t already started.