Prospect Info: Dylan Cozens, C/RW, 2019 7th overall, Lethbridge (WHL) --- Signed to ELC

[SnuggaRUDE]

His tape reminds me of Grigorenko's. NOT in style of play, but in "there's a few things I liked, and there's a lot to clean up" Doesn't seem to look for, or be able to find teammates on the rush, or the pp. Loved the pk rush I saw, and the puck protection, but there's a lot of work with this prospect ahead.

DaLan O' Cozens?

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

In 2013 I really wanted Sean Monahan. How does Cozens compare to Monahan besides being a tall C? I also see Cozens getting to about 200 lbs like Monahan, and his G/A/Pts are similar but a little behind Monahan's pace in juniors.

Similar game, similar potential?

 

[Buffaloed]

Mike Harrington loves the pick. He's a professional journalist, 'nuff said.
Column: Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

VANCOUVER — There is the need and there is the best player available. When they intersect in the Top 10 of the NHL draft, you've done your job.
The Buffalo Sabres had to feel super Friday night in Rogers Arena. They need centers in their organization in the worst way. There was a buffet of pivotmen to ponder with the No. 7 pick. Especially once Detroit threw the first round's biggest curve by taking German defenseman Moritz Seider at No. 6, far above where anyone predicted.
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Botterill said to stay tuned. Maybe things will happen today. Maybe next week at the start of free agency. Maybe sometime in the summer. Seeds are planted here, but not much happened Friday on the trade front. As for getting another core guy at No. 7, it appears Botterill found some success.

 

[Zman5778]

Mike Harrington loves the pick. He's a professional journalist, 'nuff said.
Column: Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

This does not fill me with optimism.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Mike Harrington loves the pick. He's a professional journalist, 'nuff said.
Column: Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

This is a gut shot.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Mike Harrington loves the pick. He's a professional journalist, 'nuff said.
Column: Dylan Cozens was right choice at the perfect time for Sabres

Who is a professional journalist? This is the guy who claimed at one point O’Reilly was untradeable

 

[valet]

I think he's a better skating better shooting Kyle turris tbh, which isn't a bad projection. Could nail down a 2nd line role by 2021

 

[valet]

In 2013 I really wanted Sean Monahan. How does Cozens compare to Monahan besides being a tall C? I also see Cozens getting to about 200 lbs like Monahan, and his G/A/Pts are similar but a little behind Monahan's pace in juniors.

Similar game, similar potential?

He's a better skater then Monahan already I think

 

[Gabrielor]

He's a better skater then Monahan already I think

Definitely a better skater than Monahan circa 2013. Also, a worse hockey player. I would've had Monahan an entire tier above him with Turcotte and Byram.

 

[Jame]

I think he's a better skating better shooting Kyle turris tbh, which isn't a bad projection. Could nail down a 2nd line role by 2021

oof no.

 

[Jame]

In 2013 I really wanted Sean Monahan. How does Cozens compare to Monahan besides being a tall C? I also see Cozens getting to about 200 lbs like Monahan, and his G/A/Pts are similar but a little behind Monahan's pace in juniors.

Similar game, similar potential?

Monahan was a far more developed and polished center in his draft year. He came in to the draft with top notch hockey IQ as the backbone of all his other skills. That;s kind of the opposite of Cozens.... the backbone of Cozens game is his skating/athleticism/size as the driver of his release/shot.

If Cozens finds another layer during his development, he could develop in to a Monahan-esque player, but it would be inaccurate to compare them as prospects.

 

[old kummelweck]

McKenzie's consensus list had Cozens ranked 6th. Looked back at previous years McKenzie lists ........ WOOF! Lots of terrible calls.

It's not like he's responsible for developing the talent. A lot happens after their name is called.

 

[WpgBuffan]

Because traditional scouts are dumb.

What are non traditional scouts? Next Gen scouting who uses a lot of analytics had him ranked #4. Manny who is all analytics had him ranked #4. So it looks like traditional and non traditional scouts had him ranked higher then where we got him.

 

[toomuchsauce]

What are non traditional scouts? Next Gen scouting who uses a lot of analytics had him ranked #4. Manny who is all analytics had him ranked #4. So it looks like traditional and non traditional scouts had him ranked higher then where we got him.

"Traditional scouts are dumb!" I explain, while also believing the reports from "traditional scouts" that Cozens isn't skilled or smart enough to produce despite his actual production demonstrating otherwise.

 

[toomuchsauce]

This is a gut shot.

lol this is the only thing I don't like about Cozens so far

 

[toomuchsauce]

Also, it's absolutely fair to say that the Sabres organization is hopeless and has no apparent data-driven strategy for identifying talented, effective hockey players. But, fam, I have some good news: they accidentally got this pick right.

 

[Sabre the Win]

The first 9 pages of this thread is going to be a gem if this kid works out and Zegras flames out.

 

[Martinez89]

Dylan Cozens seems like a very good kid. He was very happy after the draft and really enjoyed he is a Sabre, it was nice to see. Altough Zegras is a better hockey player and Ducks are very very very happy now, logically, because they found no.1 productive centerman for a long time...
On the other side Dylan Cozens could be better linemate for Jack. I see more winger in him, I also must agree with his comparisions to Kreider or Monahan and I think this kind of winger is exactly what Eichel needs. Cozens can skate, score, is responsible defensively and which is important for Jack - is very good in front the net guy or is just waiting in goalscoring areas and is prepare for deadly quick shots. Let play Jack with puck on his stick and Cozens could be great finisher his actions, speedy power-forward who can substitute Jack on face-offs especially in D-zone.

I am pesimistic in question, will Cozens able to carry on his own line? I think not. Because of his lack of hockey IQ and playmaking abilities. But when I imagine him as a future potential Jack´s RW, this pick can be a win at the end of the day.

If future 90pts player Zegras wasn´t on the board ... I would be OK with this pick.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I think Cozens is a future 90 point player.

 

[Paxon]

It's not like he's responsible for developing the talent. A lot happens after their name is called.

He's not responsible for where guys are ranked, either. He just polls currently employed NHL scouts - 10 this season. It's an aggregate list based on that.

 

[Tatre]

Expecting the world of any prospect is too often a pitfall of fans here. I do think Cozens is a sound pick compared to Mitts when he was drafted, but let him get to camp at least.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Expecting the world of any prospect is too often a pitfall of fans here. I do think Cozens is a sound pick compared to Mitts when he was drafted, but let him get to camp at least.

...but i'm outraged now...

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Just curious- is a better skating Stafford a decent comparison? Assumes a lot of course, just kinda trying to get a feel for what he might end up being. Obviously it all depends on development, but I'm wondering if that's kinda the middle-of-the-road result.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Someone please compare him to #55 so I can use my Yukon Hecht line.

 

[Beerz]

Someone please compare him to #55 so I can use my Yukon Hecht line.

I think he's better than Risto defensively ...not a good comparison imho