What is Owen Power’s salary? Breaking down the contract of the Buffalo Sabres defenseman

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power is a promising young prospect in the NHL.

Power has an estimated career earnings of $1 million. On April 8, 2022, he signed a three-year contract worth $5 million.

The Sabres’ defenseman has a cap hit or annual average salary (excluding all bonuses) of $916,667 for the 2022-23 season. Power has a performance bonus of $925,000 and a signing bonus of $92,500 for the current season. His base salary is $832,500, and minors salary is $80,000.

Owen Power’s career stats

Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Owen Power was born on November 22nd, 2002, in Mississauga, Ontario. The 20-year-old was drafted first overall in the 2021 NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres.

Power has extensive experience playing with teams like the Mississauga Reps Minor Midget AAA, Team GTHL Blue, Canada White U17, Chicago Steel, and the University of Michigan.

Power's ability is evident from his 32 points (3 goals and 29 assists) in 33 games as a sophomore. He set a record of 48 points (6 goals and 42 assists) in 59 NCAA games, before his team lost to Denver in the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four semifinals (3-2 in overtime).

Power recorded five points via three goals and two assists in two games in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship for Canada. He became the first Canadian defenseman to score a hat-trick against Czechia in a 6-3 win.