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

[Zach716]

 

[Zach716]

A little after 14 mins Granato talks about Cozens. They view him as a huge core player imo.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

A little after 14 mins Granato talks about Cozens. They view him as a huge core player imo.

Peca did specifically say on the instigators that of all the Sabres prospects, Cozens has the best shot at becoming a Selke level 2 way center. He just has that kind of size, speed, mentality and work ethic to get there.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Peca did specifically say on the instigators that of all the Sabres prospects, Cozens has the best shot at becoming a Selke level 2 way center. He just has that kind of size, speed, mentality and work ethic to get there.

Once he puts on a few more pounds of muscle- he's going to be a menace. Just has to play a smart north-south game and limit the times he tries to skate through multiple defenders while trying to enter the zone.

He reminds me so much of Carter, though. I know, I know- 'he's not Carter, he's Cozens!'. I'm just saying- that size, speed, and heavy wrist shot is reminiscent of one of my favorite players in the league (Carter). I think a similar caliber player as Carter is his ceiling, and damn would I be ecstatic if he hit that ceiling.

 

[Dingo44]

A little after 14 mins Granato talks about Cozens. They view him as a huge core player imo.

The stuff Granato says after 17:16 could fix a lot of the NHL. Just love the guy and his way of thinking.

 

[Dingo44]

Corey Pronman's NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 1 Buffalo Sabres' future looks bright

Ranking the top prospects and under-23 players in the organization. Plus, what to expect of every player.

theathletic.com

2. Dylan Cozens, C

21 years old | 6-foot-3 | 183 pounds | Shoots right

Drafted: No. 7 in 2019
Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Analysis: It’s easy to like Dylan Cozens’ game. Even though he didn’t have a huge NHL season, he was only 20 years old, and the Cozens you saw at the World Championships where he was one of the best players is, I think, the real Cozens. He checks every box you look for in an NHL player. Big centers who can skate, make plays and score goals are rare. You add his strong compete level and someone who wants to be a complete center and I think you have all the ingredients of a future impactful center.

 

[Dingo44]

Each NHL team's biggest breakout candidate for 2022-23, from Beniers to Cozens to Stützle

The Athletic asked its local and national writers for their predictions for one breakout candidate on each team. Here are their answers.

theathletic.com

Dylan Cozens has already proven he’s a reliable defensive player, excellent in transition and a willing playmaker. He had 38 points a year ago with only 13 goals, and the Sabres think both numbers can go up. Cozens played in the World Championship hoping to work on his scoring. He tied for the tournament lead with seven goals in 10 games. If he can raise his shooting percentage from the 8.1 percent it was a year ago, a breakout could be coming. — Matthew Fairburn

 

[Faceboner]

Each NHL team's biggest breakout candidate for 2022-23, from Beniers to Cozens to Stützle

The Athletic asked its local and national writers for their predictions for one breakout candidate on each team. Here are their answers.

theathletic.com

I think cozens is more the type if player to gradually improve than break out into 70 points over night

 

[Club]

He's really stood out in the preseason games & highlights I've watched. I could see a 60+ point campaign next season

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Seems like a shy awkward guy. I can relate.

 

[BUCKSHOT]

Seems like a shy awkward guy. I can relate.

didn't appear to be in his comfort zone

 

[2 others]

I'm becoming a fan of him, he's really taken steps this year. Heavy on the forecheck and soon a 2-way-beast.

 

[BUCKSHOT]

As long as everyone is 'loving' on Dylan, here is the game/play he became one of my favorites ....

 

[tsujimoto74]

Dylan Cozens so hot right now

 

[Chainshot]

As long as everyone is 'loving' on Dylan, here is the game/play he became one of my favorites ....

Often wonder if that contributed to Drake's need for the neck fusion later.

 

[EichHart]

Dylan Cozens so hot right now

He's actually better than Zegras.

 

[Fjordy]

He's actually better than Zegras.

Not in everything, but there are definitely parts in which he is better. Botterill, after all, could have chosen someone else, skipping Cozens and Zegras.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

He's actually better than Zegras.

13 pts in his last 11, 21 now in 24. That's perfect C2 pace for me.

 

[Faceboner]

I forgot who said it but he reminds me if sheif not in terms of playstyle but development curve wise possibly better

 

[Aladyyn]

13 pts in his last 11, 21 now in 24. That's perfect C2 pace for me.

He's actually producing at 1C pace, just hasn't had the PP opportunities.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

He's actually producing at 1C pace, just hasn't had the PP opportunities.

if you didn't have a top 10 league scorer already as your 1C.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Observations: Dylan Cozens' breakout continues with 3-point night in Sabres' loss

While Cozens’ three-point night Thursday in KeyBank Center wasn’t enough to help the Sabres overcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche’s power play in a 6-4 loss, he showed again that he’s emerged as a consistent difference-maker in Buffalo.

buffalonews.com

 

[thekenneth]

His leadership is great. his line took a little bit to take off but now I love our second line. Dylan Cozens could be a future sabres captain. he's maturing really well this year.