Proposal: Cozens for Crouse+Kesselring

[Chainshot]

Thanks. Appreciate the thoughtful response. I trust that I’d agree with what you’ve written, if I watched Sabres games like you do. But I’d like to just play the role of skeptic, for the sake of the conversation.

Having read your reply and that of @Deep Blue Metallic - I had a thought; would a player who could be a decent 2C in the right situation, but one who’s incapable of carrying a line, being both the primary offensive threat, the key to transition and the defensive conscience of the line, also be described in similar terms?

Keller and Schmaltz have a lot of chemistry. Cooley and Guenther have a lot of chemistry. Tij Iginla and Daniil But are on the way. Utah has some pretty decent options at wing, in the shorter and longer term. I know Buffalo does, too. But say that Cozens was able to center Keller and Schmaltz rather than Paterka and Quinn, does that change the equation enough?

I guess the question then is what role is missing between Keller and schmaltz that needs filling? If you think he can do that job then he might be the guy for you. His work as an F1 and some of his early work as a puck transporter were really solid.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

Utah is in the market for a 2C, Crouse is having a down year too. Many seem to think they can cure what ails Cozens.

 

[rt]

Pretty good results. I feel like it’s probably a Buffalo 3rd away from getting a fairly even vote.

 

[oceanchild]

Isn’t cozens mentioned in the buy out thread ? Now he gets a haul ?

 

[Topcheese31]

Isn’t cozens mentioned in the buy out thread ? Now he gets a haul ?

He was mentioned one time. He does not have a negative value right now but he's a ''risky'' pick thought

 

[Jimmybarndoor2]

Isn’t cozens mentioned in the buy out thread ? Now he gets a haul ?

Not by Sabres fan
By a want to get him for cheap fan of another team
Sabres not shopping him but they are listening to offers. They are not planning to trade him unless it is a trade that makes them better now

I feel like I have said this so many times

 

[Djp]

Isn’t cozens mentioned in the buy out thread ? Now he gets a haul ?

There are many who would like to see him bought out and they can sign him for cheap instead of actually having yi give up something to acquire him

 

[Jakey53]

Right now Dylan Cozens doesn’t look like he’s even an upgrade on Barrett Hayton. He has the big season under his belt, yes, but that contract is ugly for current version of him.

I agree, but there seems to be a lot of interest in him. That could be mainly because so many teams need a C. I would ty and sign Bennett who brings much needed toughness, skill and has SC experience. Not sure if he is a 2C though. That holds true for Cozens as well.

 

[Nico Hischier]

I’d say Utah wins this because cozens has the highest perceived value. But I’m not so sure Utah really wins. Do they need cozens? They have Cooley hayton mcbain bjustad and stenlund all playing center. Is cozens that much of an upgrade over hayton to trade crouse who is on a great contract and kesselring who has fit in nicely. I also think Buffalo would want a center back if they are trading cozens

 

[toddkaz]

Isn’t cozens mentioned in the buy out thread ? Now he gets a haul ?

So if I mention McDavid there or Matthews that means their trade value goes down?

A fan posting there means squat.

 

[Jakey53]

I’d say Utah wins this because cozens has the highest perceived value. But I’m not so sure Utah really wins. Do they need cozens? They have Cooley hayton mcbain bjustad and stenlund all playing center. Is cozens that much of an upgrade over hayton to trade crouse who is on a great contract and kesselring who has fit in nicely. I also think Buffalo would want a center back if they are trading cozens

Bjugstad is gone after this season. Utah needs to find an upgrade from Hayton who would be a great 3C. If Utah resigns Kerfoot, McBain will probably play wing again, but I think Utah would like to find an upgrade on Hayton and Kerfoot, not sure Cozens is the answer.

 

[cheesymc]

Short term it could give Buffalo a boost this season, but I think Utah wins long term by getting the better upside player and getting quality over quantity. They have the defensive prospect depth to easily replace Kesselring, and the cap space to replace Crouse with a cheaper Jeannot/Olivier type. It's harder to find young big gritty centermen who can skate really well and has scored over 30 goals.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Short term it could give Buffalo a boost this season, but I think Utah wins long term by getting the better upside player and getting quality over quantity. They have the defensive prospect depth to easily replace Kesselring, and the cap space to replace Crouse with a cheaper Jeannot/Olivier type. It's harder to find young big gritty centermen who can skate really well and has scored over 30 goals.

The crux of the matter is whether or not Cozens can recapture the form from two seasons ago that earned him a 7x$7.1M contract.

Many Sabres fans are skeptical. Some GMs probably believe he can be that "better upside player".

I'm ready to move on. OP's proposal fills a couple of holes in the Sabres' roster nicely. If a mid-round pick or B level prospect clinches it, count me in.

 

[oceanchild]

So if I mention McDavid there or Matthews that means their trade value goes down?

A fan posting there means squat.

They are no signed to an expensive long term contract and not delivering. That absolutely matters when time is limited to buy him out at the reduced rate. But thanks champ! Good people to use for comparison.