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5 Buffalo Sabres who can win individual awards in 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes

Apr 29, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 14: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres playing in his home debut NHL 1st overall pick against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center on April 14, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

Owen Power, Calder

If there is one player on the Buffalo Sabres many fans will predict to win an individual award this season, it is Owen Power. And while the Sabres may have three rookies contending simultaneously for the award – the other two being Jack Quinn and J.J. Peterka, Power is the clear-cut favorite not just in Buffalo, but probably in the NHL.

He gave us an eight-game cameo last year after an unforgettable year at the University of Michigan. And while Power looked like a rookie at times, he had far more ups than downs.

Overall, I see Power having his fair share of rookie struggles. But then again, there isn’t a single NHL rookie out there who won’t. It will come to who can adapt to the game the fastest, and right now, most NHL pundits will point to Owen Power.

Like Asplund, there is really no downside regarding his contention for the award. Expect him to warrant strong consideration as the 2022-23 season wanes. If Power wins the Calder, he will join Gilbert Perrault, Tom Barrasso, and Tyler Myers as former Sabres who also snagged the honor.

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