I watched a good amount of Buffalo this year because 1. they were great to bet on prop wise for a 6/8 of the season and 2. they are a pretty damn fun team to watch.
Powers did not look like a rookie defenseman playing in the top 4. But he wasn't eye popping amazing or anything either. He got his first goal in February or March if I'm not mistake, and while that shouldn't be the parameter of a good defender it should absolutely factor in when comparing him to a rookie with 24 goals (Wyatt).
I'd consider Power's first season as very comparable to Chychrun's. Very clear this guy is going to be a great defender. But I thought Sanderson had a better season overall as far as defenders, especially the 2nd half.
Powers did not look like a rookie defenseman playing in the top 4. But he wasn't eye popping amazing or anything either. He got his first goal in February or March if I'm not mistake, and while that shouldn't be the parameter of a good defender it should absolutely factor in when comparing him to a rookie with 24 goals (Wyatt).
I'd consider Power's first season as very comparable to Chychrun's. Very clear this guy is going to be a great defender. But I thought Sanderson had a better season overall as far as defenders, especially the 2nd half.