Player Discussion Dylan Cozens, C/RW, 2019 7th overall Part 2

[Der Jaeger]

When he’s unleashed to forecheck, he’s a horse. Needs to be at wing.

 

[Fjordy]

When he’s unleashed to forecheck, he’s a horse. Needs to be at wing.

Should be in CENTER!

 

[Der Jaeger]

Should be in CENTER!

Sarcasm?

Cozens is at his best using his speed to get in the zone and pressure. His best hockey was at the WJCs where he played wing

 

[Fjordy]

Sarcasm?

Cozens is at his best using his speed to get in the zone and pressure. His best hockey was at the WJCs where he played wing

Sarcasm? No. I don't understand why he shouldn't be a great two-way center for 60-65 points in the future? He has already dominated this season playing center against McDavid, Matthews and Crosby and he continues to improve.

Maybe you just like to put our centers on the wing, to then choose new ones in the draft?

 

[Der Jaeger]

Sarcasm? No. I don't understand why he shouldn't be a great two-way center for 60-65 points in the future? He has already dominated this season playing center against McDavid, Matthews and Crosby and he continues to improve.

Maybe you just like to put our centers on the wing, to then choose new ones in the draft?

No, I see what players are good at, and then form opinions on where they should play.

Everything that Cozens does best are winger traits. He pressures well, forechecks well, comes in with speed off the wing, blocks shots, etc.

 

[Buffaloed]

When he’s unleashed to forecheck, he’s a horse. Needs to be at wing.

I think he'll be better at wing for the next couple years because he creates so much disruption, but eventually he'll end up at center. He tries to force too much and think too much at center now. He just needs experience.

 

[Fjordy]

No, I see what players are good at, and then form opinions on where they should play.

Everything that Cozens does best are winger traits. He pressures well, forechecks well, comes in with speed off the wing, blocks shots, etc.

Well I don't agree, I think he can be a good top 6 C while still doing everything you said and a little more.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I think he'll be better at wing for the next couple years because he creates so much disruption, but eventually he'll end up at center. He tries to force too much and think too much at center now. He just needs experience.

My unpopular opinion… I don’t think Dylan sees the ice well enough to be a center. I think he’s better when things are simple. I first saw that when he was at Lethbridge.

 

[Buffaloed]

My unpopular opinion… I don’t think Dylan sees the ice well enough to be a center. I think he’s better when things are simple. I first saw that when he was at Lethbridge.

Don't make me play the Tage card.
Tage Thompson 1

 

[Fjordy]

My unpopular opinion… I don’t think Dylan sees the ice well enough to be a center. I think he’s better when things are simple. I first saw that when he was at Lethbridge.

I know man you wanna see that line:

Quinn - Cooley/Savoie - Cozens

 

[Buffaloed]

I think Granato will put him in a good place. I can't stand coaches that fix a player to a certain position/role and don't give them an opportunity to grow.

 

[ORRFForever]

My unpopular opinion… I don’t think Dylan sees the ice well enough to be a center. I think he’s better when things are simple. I first saw that when he was at Lethbridge.

Is he not playing well?

Stat watching, tonight, and I hoped he'd get a point. He didn't.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Is he not playing well?

Stat watching, tonight, and I hoped he'd get a point. He didn't.

His entire line played well, he was active, engaged, feisty. Zero complaints with him tonight

 

[ORRFForever]

His entire line played well, he was active, engaged, feisty. Zero complaints with him tonight

What is his floor and ceiling?

 

[Chainshot]

His entire line played well, he was active, engaged, feisty. Zero complaints with him tonight

Only thing missing was the linesman not letting him tune Hartman at the end of the game.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

What is his floor and ceiling?

At worst he's a solid 3C that will provide offense, at best you have a big fast shoot first center. Odds are quality 2C/W just depends on how the other young C like Krebs, Mittlestadt and Thompson develop

 

[ORRFForever]

At worst he's a solid 3C that will provide offense, at best you have a big fast shoot first center. Odds are quality 2C/W just depends on how the other young C like Krebs, Mittlestadt and Thompson develop

Dang. I was hoping for better than that.

Thanks!

 

[Fjordy]

Dang. I was hoping for better than that.

Thanks!

I think he may well become a player like Couturier or Kesler.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Dang. I was hoping for better than that.

Thanks!

Why, he's very much a center in the Jeff Carter mold so you expect more goals than assists, a beast on transition, heavy forecheck, good defense.

 

[ORRFForever]

Why, he's very much a center in the Jeff Carter mold so you expect more goals than assists, a beast on transition, heavy forecheck, good defense.

Nice to hear.

 

[Buffaloed]

My unpopular opinion… I don’t think Dylan sees the ice well enough to be a center. I think he’s better when things are simple. I first saw that when he was at Lethbridge.

I think that's just a matter of getting experience and the game slowing down for him.

 

[Club]

Happy to see this young man grow up into such a positive energy & impact player. He can definitely hold his own, and isn't afraid to stand up for his teammates. This reminds me of the old 2000s days that all of em' are dialed in and there's definitely culture progression.

Boys are BUZZIN. You can sure see it in post game interviews that these guys ride or die with eachother. Puts a smile on my face.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Fezzy126]

I want to put my gear on and fight alongside this kid, he's special. I know the Zegras comparisons will probably go on forever, but I'll just use the cliché and say this kid plays the game the right way, he gets everything about the game, the room, and to be honest this city. He's all heart and soul.

 

[WiHockeyGuy]

Dylan is the exact type of player the Sabres have lacked for years. Very happy to have him now though.