How Sabres’ Owen Power Can Avoid a Sophomore Slump
This past season, 2021 first-overall pick completed his first full NHL season and was rewarded with a third-place finish in Calder Trophy voting at the 2023 NHL Awards. Since 2000, only four defensemen (including Power) have been selected with the first-overall pick in the NHL Draft. Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues (2006 Draft, 2007-08 Rookie Year) In his first NHL season, the 2007-08 season, Johnson played 69 games and led all Blues defensemen in points with 33. In his second NHL season, as a 19-year-old defenseman, Ekblad put up very similar numbers to his rookie year in nearly the exact amount of ice time....
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