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

[elchud]

Would rather Eakin play 18 minutes a night at C and Cozens 18 minutes a night at RW.

 

[Chainshot]

Would rather Eakin play 18 minutes a night at C and Cozens 18 minutes a night at RW.

Eakin at 18 minutes a night is fine... in Rochester.

 

[joshjull]

Would rather Eakin play 18 minutes a night at C and Cozens 18 minutes a night at RW.

 

[joshjull]

Is there potential that he has a Zemgus arc? I personally can’t completely see It but there’s some similarities in their game at age 20, physicality, 200ft defensive game, and offensive instincts. Cozens clearly has a higher pedigree in terms of offense but until he puts It together in the NHL I’m not sold he’s going to be a top forward on our roster.

There is not a lot in common between Girgs and Cozens from their draft years through to their D+2 seasons.

Girgs is the poster child for rushing a prospect. Cozens has taken a fairly normal track of development even factoring in the Covid craziness.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Is there potential that he has a Zemgus arc? I personally can’t completely see It but there’s some similarities in their game at age 20, physicality, 200ft defensive game, and offensive instincts. Cozens clearly has a higher pedigree in terms of offense but until he puts It together in the NHL I’m not sold he’s going to be a top forward on our roster.

I'm similar. I love the guy. I'm very concerned that he'll also be in a completely overmatched C role similar to Girgensens when he came into the league. He's a sure fire NHLer, but I'm not sure He's definitely a Top 6 guy.

 

[LongWayDown37]

I'd like to see 40 points and 10 fighting majors

The league leader during the last full NHL Season ('18-'19) had 6 fighting majors. This isn't 1991.

 

[zuikan]

He’ll do better to not try and be slick like Dahlin and Mitts out there.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

I really think we need to switch him back to RW until he gets more adjusted to the NHL level. He looked dangerous as a RW last year and then his offensive game was kind of stifled once he moved over to C towards the end of the season.

 

[Club]

I really think we need to switch him back to RW until he gets more adjusted to the NHL level. He looked dangerous as a RW last year and then his offensive game was kind of stifled once he moved over to C towards the end of the season.

Fair point. But our centre depth even with Casey in the lineup is subpar in my opinion

 

[joshjull]

I really think we need to switch him back to RW until he gets more adjusted to the NHL level. He looked dangerous as a RW last year and then his offensive game was kind of stifled once he moved over to C towards the end of the season.

I thought has very good centering Bjork/Caggiula in the first game. Second game he didn’t look as good between Skinner/Olofsson even though the line played well.

I think the more straight line/direct game of Bjork/Caggiula works better with him. Plus he carried the puck more with them.

 

[Tyler Durden]

What's everyone's thought on Cozens so far this season?

Centering top line!

 

[Old Navy Goat]

What's everyone's thought on Cozens so far this season?

Centering top line!

The line doesn't work that well. Vinny has been allergic to shooting even when open until yesterday, and Skinner has been Skinner. Cozens has his hiccups but overall has been fine. I think he'd be more productive between Girgensons and Okposo

 

[Chainshot]

The line doesn't work that well. Vinny has been allergic to shooting even when open until yesterday, and Skinner has been Skinner. Cozens has his hiccups but overall has been fine. I think he'd be more productive between Girgensons and Okposo

Cozens has been the only thing that has worked on that line many nights. I'm curious what a look with Peterka and Quinn on his flanks would be like later in the season.

That said, he's had a couple of games where he has been very much their best player and has had a few games where he is just a smidge out of sync with his linemates. Hinostroza as you said has suddenly become allergic to shooting and Skinner is... well... Skinner.

 

[valet]

Cozens has been the only thing that has worked on that line many nights. I'm curious what a look with Peterka and Quinn on his flanks would be like later in the season.

That said, he's had a couple of games where he has been very much their best player and has had a few games where he is just a smidge out of sync with his linemates. Hinostroza as you said has suddenly become allergic to shooting and Skinner is... well... Skinner.

jj - cozens - quinn

sounds like a future first line to me

 

[Fjordy]

jj - cozens - quinn

sounds like a future first line to me

We must also have a Russian line.

 

[K8fool]

jj - cozens - quinn

sounds like a future first line to me

yep and great third line this year uf all goes well.. cozens will be fine . he learns and adjusts every game..

 

[Chainshot]

jj - cozens - quinn

sounds like a future first line to me

Potentially. Or one damn fine second line.

 

[valet]

Potentially. Or one damn fine second line.

or an elite 4th line

 

[Buffaloed]

I really think we need to switch him back to RW until he gets more adjusted to the NHL level. He looked dangerous as a RW last year and then his offensive game was kind of stifled once he moved over to C towards the end of the season.

I'd only move him to wing if had a streak of bad games at center. The fact is he's played well in some games. Development isn't linear. As long as he's having some good games, he's learning and developing. I hate to throw this name out in light of recent events, but Steve Stamkos looked like a bust in the first half of his rookie year. He was so lost that his coach Barry Melrose wanted to send him back to juniors. They wisely fired Melrose and Stamkos tore up the league in the 2nd half.

 

[zuikan]

jj - cozens - quinn

sounds like a future first line to me

I like em all but Mitts will have something to say about that, maybe even Thompson.

 

[Team Cozens]

I like em all but Mitts will have something to say about that, maybe even Thompson.

and Krebs

 

[Der Jaeger]

I think Cozens eventually settles at RW, especially if Adams lands Krebs. WJC Cozens was a RW

 

[valet]

I like em all but Mitts will have something to say about that, maybe even Thompson.

true. we have surprisingly good prospective center depth

 

[BloFan4Life]

I think Cozens eventually settles at RW, especially if Adams lands Krebs. WJC Cozens was a RW

I watched most of Canada, and he played like a center in the tournament. That is news to me he was a RW.

I just don't see Cozens as a winger. I think he has a lot of similar limitations that Thompson has. Thompsons strengths work best at center, and feel the same way with Cozens.

I feel like Cozens needs to get faster, or stronger. Like his play speed and hands are fine, if he was much stronger.

 

[Chainshot]

Cozens lined up on RW at the U20's.