Power, No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft, returning to Michigan

Owen Power will return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season. The 18-year-old defenseman, who announced his decision via Instagram on Friday, was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. … Continue reading

2021 NHL Draft first-round pick signings tracker

The 31 players picked in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft have NHL hopes. Some have gotten a start toward that goal by signing a three-year, entry-level contract. More could sign as we make our way through the … Continue reading

NHL free agency to fill depth charts in AHL

Whatever your favorite AHL team’s roster needs might be this summer, a deep field of familiar – and available – names can satisfy them. NHL free agency opens Wednesday at noon ET/9 a.m. PT, and some of the busiest action … Continue reading

A weekend of hopes and prologue to more

The Seattle Kraken picked their first roster from the NHL expansion draft this week, and the Entry Draft is now complete. Seattle will open their season in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights on 12 October. The free agency orgy … Continue reading

USHL salutes nine players taken in Entry Draft’s first round

Chicago, IL – The United States Hockey League (USHL) had nine players selected in the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft Friday night. Owen Power * – Buffalo Sabres (1st Overall) Matthew Beniers * – Seattle Kraken (2nd Overall) Luke Hughes – New … Continue reading

Notes from the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft

NEW YORK  — Following are notes from the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday night. Rounds 2-7 will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 24 (NHL Network, Sportsnet, SN NOW). SABRES SELECT OWEN POWER … Continue reading