Owen Power

Owen Power

22-Year-Old DefensemanD
Buffalo Sabres
Out
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 9/15/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Power took another step forward in his third full NHL campaign, reaching the 40-point mark (seven goals, 33 assists) for the first time. He did that with just six power-play points to his name, and he added 109 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating over 79 appearances. Power, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, has plenty of promise, but it looks like he'll be in the shadow of Rasmus Dahlin as long as both of them are in Buffalo. However, Power is still just 22 years old, so he has plenty of time to grow into more responsibility and the uptick in production that comes with it. Power is a solid choice to round out a fantasy blue line in 2025-26, and the lower-body injury that ended his 2024-25 campaign in mid-April isn’t expected to linger into the new campaign. A return to the 40-point mark is the expectation. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a seven-year, $58.45 million contract with the Sabres in October of 2023.
Needs two months to recover
DBuffalo Sabres
Lower Body
April 19, 2025
Power said Saturday that he will need two months to recover from his lower-body injury, but he will not need surgery, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Power missed the final three games of the season with the injury. He had career bests in goals, with seven, and assists, with 33, as the third-year defenseman ended up with 40 points in 79 outings. Power should be ready for the start of training camp in September.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:19
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:36
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:29
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
23:48
1:58
1:06
2023–24
22:55
1:36
1:52
2024–25
21:19
1:36
1:29
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Although Power was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, he's more of a two-way defenseman rather than an offensive blueliner, and he consequently doesn't have the same level of fantasy appeal as other top picks. That's especially true in Buffalo, where Power's power-play ice time is limited by the presence of defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Bowen Byram. The 21-year-old Power is still good for 30-40 points, though, and he's also likely to block over 100 shots for the second straight campaign. Just don't expect him to see a massive jump in offensive production during his third full NHL season.
Power entered his first full season in the NHL amid the high expectations that come with being a No. 1 overall pick, and he played well under that pressure, recording four goals, 35 points, a plus-10 rating, 27 hits and 86 blocked shots in 79 contests while averaging 23:48 of ice time. Power still has plenty of growing to do, but that's a point of optimism rather than condemnation when discussing a defenseman who is just 20 years old. He's a lock to serve in a top-four spot, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him push past the 40-point mark in 2023-24. The only limiting factor is the presence of Rasmus Dahlin, which might keep Power off the top power-play unit most nights.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Power completed his sophomore season at the University of Michigan before stepping right into the Sabres' lineup in mid-April. He played the final eight games for the club, posting two goals and three points while averaging 22:05 of ice time per game. Power is a legitimate two-way horse who should be an impact player in all three zones, perhaps as soon as this coming year. He may never post more than 40-plus points in any single season, but the all-around package here should be enough for Power to carve out some fantasy value, especially as Buffalo improves as a team in coming seasons.
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Dealing with serious injury
DBuffalo Sabres
Lower Body
April 15, 2025
Power's lower-body injury appears to be serious, according to head coach Lindy Ruff, and surgery hasn't been ruled out yet, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.
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Season likely over
DBuffalo Sabres
Lower Body
April 13, 2025
Power (lower body) will be evaluated when the team returns to Buffalo, but he's expected to be out "awhile," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports Sunday.
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Not expected to play Sunday
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Lower Body
April 12, 2025
Power (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's clash against Tampa Bay, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
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Suffers injury Saturday
DBuffalo Sabres
Undisclosed
April 12, 2025
Power (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Panthers.
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Assists in consecutive contests
DBuffalo Sabres
March 30, 2025
Power logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Flyers.
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Participating in World Championship
DBuffalo Sabres
April 18, 2024
Power will play for Team Canada in the World Championship starting in May, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
ANALYSIS
Power had another solid season for Buffalo this year, registering six goals and 27 assists in 76 games. He should continue to see top-four usage for the Sabres in 2024-25.
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