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3 most burning questions for the Buffalo Sabres heading into 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes

Apr 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt (37) and defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) celebrate a goal in the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt (37) and defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) celebrate a goal in the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) during a stoppage in play in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

How will Owen Power fare during his rookie season?

Owen Power enjoyed an outstanding cameo during the Buffalo Sabres final eight games. But opponents will know his tendencies in 2022-23, so don’t be surprised if he takes a step back early on. Fortunately for Power, Don Granato and not Ralph Krueger is coaching this team, meaning Power can afford to experience some growing pains and make a few mistakes.

I am expecting Power to see time in situations he is both familiar and unfamiliar with. So in other words, if he is in a situation in which he is less familiar, expect some mistakes here. Fortunately for Power, he has a lot of experience surrounding him and he could likely pair with Ilya Lyubushkin, who has played professional hockey for nine seasons.

Power also made for a dynamic duo with Henri Jokiharju during those last eight games. And it should surprise no one if the Power-Jokiharju combo returns on the second pairing for 2022-23.

Overall, mistakes will be made, but you should also expect a lot of ups from Power this season. And no, winning the Calder Trophy is not out of the question. Power is definitely more than capable of doing so.

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