Photos: Sabres rookie Owen Power takes part in first official practice
Owen Power, who signed an entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, took part in his first full practice with the team on Monday.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (in hat) makes his way into his first official practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power looks out a the ice prior to practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power takes the ice for his first official practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power talks with head coach Don Granato during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates with the puck during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power picks up pucks after practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power smiles during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power smiles during practice
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power looks on during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates during a drill at practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power meets with the media after practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates with the puck during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power meets with the media after practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power looks for a pass during a drill.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (right) talks with Henri Jokiharju during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power talks with Alex Tuch during practice.
Trish Power, mother to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power, takes a picture during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power skates with the puck during practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power meets with the media after practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power greets his mother, Trish, after practice.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power his pictured with his parents, Zee and Trish, after practice.
Dahlin knows the scrutiny that will follow Power. And while the Sabres’ dressing room is filled with players eager to help and support him, Dahlin has wisdom that can help Power through the highs and lows as a teenager competing in the best league in the world.
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.
That assumption they fostered about bringing Owen Power along slowly, letting him get his feet wet in the NHL while probably playing third-pair minutes alongside a veteran journeyman like Mark Pysyk or Colin Miller? Not happening.