Value of: Dylan Cozens to the Flames

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I know many Sabres fans aren't happy with Cozens currently. But he still intrigues me since he's a very skilled and fast player who's also an RHC. I'm curious about his value and whether the Sabres would be willing to move him to the Flames.

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[Lunatik]

I can't see him being moved. They picked him over Mitts and with his contract, they're not going to get what they feel is fair value.

 

[Duddy]

You got a better center you would trade for him? If not, it just not worth it.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Yes, Cozens is frustrating right now. I still don't believe he's a center... But I can't imagine a reasonable trade ask that the Flames would be willing to offer.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Something around Andersson for Cozens might have made some sense before the Sabres traded Mittelstadt. Now as it stands, they don't have the center depth to be able to trade Cozens

 

[Lunatik]

Yes, Cozens is frustrating right now. I still don't believe he's a center... But I can't imagine a reasonable trade ask that the Flames would be willing to offer.

I think it comes down to 2 questions

1. Are the Flames very confident that they can get Cozens going?
2: Are the Sabres ready to take a step out of the rebuild phase?

If the answer to yes to both, then there could be room for something to be built around Cozens and Kadri

 

[MOGlLNY]

Cozens isn’t getting traded but yes he’s getting major heat from the fanbase right now for his play the last 365.

I do think moving Cozens for a bigger package instead of Mitts and signing Mitts to a cheaper deal and letting him be the 2C was probably the move. But hindsight is 20/20 and I wouldn’t have said that last year.

 

[Zach716]

If the answer to yes to both, then there could be room for something to be built around Cozens and Kadri

There could not

 

[Mattilaus]

I think it comes down to 2 questions

1. Are the Flames very confident that they can get Cozens going?
2: Are the Sabres ready to take a step out of the rebuild phase?

If the answer to yes to both, then there could be room for something to be built around Cozens and Kadri

If we are trading Cozens then Kadri can't be the main asset we get back. That contract is too ick.

 

[Double Dion]

If we are trading Cozens then Kadri can't be the main asset we get back. That contract is too ick.

His contract is excellent value. It's perhaps too long. He's 2M underpaid at least right now though. Cozens is the player that's overpaid and has an ick contract. I'm not really interested in Cozens. I'd prefer to target a guy who hasn't really gotten a top 6 opportunity instead of a guy who has not made good use of the excellent shot they've been given. Krebs would be my target from Buffalo.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Cozens and Byram for Kadri and Weegar

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

I think it comes down to 2 questions

1. Are the Flames very confident that they can get Cozens going?
2: Are the Sabres ready to take a step out of the rebuild phase?

If the answer to yes to both, then there could be room for something to be built around Cozens and Kadri

Would you trade Zary for another Kadri?

 

[Djp]

If Buffalo is trading Cozens your best C prospect would come back along with Anderssen and something else.

Buffalo will not take back Kadri in any deal

Cozens in a slump now…yes

 

[Zman5778]

I just don't see a fit between the Sabres and Flames for Cozens. Given that we don't have Mitts anymore and that McLeod is fitting in perfectly as our 3C, we'd need a legit 2C coming back.......that isn't already 34 years old with 3 more years left on his contract.

We're certainly NOT trading Cozens for a Flames Dman (given the Mitts-for-Byram swap). And we're not trading him for a prospect, given that our stated goal is to win now.

 

[Mattilaus]

I just don't see a fit between the Sabres and Flames for Cozens. Given that we don't have Mitts anymore and that McLeod is fitting in perfectly as our 3C, we'd need a legit 2C coming back.......that isn't already 34 years old with 3 more years left on his contract.

We're certainly NOT trading Cozens for a Flames Dman (given the Mitts-for-Byram swap). And we're not trading him for a prospect, given that our stated goal is to win now.

Pretty sure he has 4 years left on his contract AFTER this year. He's signed to 2029. Peeps pretending this contract doesn't suck are delusional.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

If Buffalo is trading Cozens your best C prospect would come back along with Anderssen and something else.

Buffalo will not take back Kadri in any deal

Cozens in a slump now…yes

So two point Cousins for Andersson (who is playing like he could win the Norris), Honzek +. Seems realistic

 

[Chainshot]

I doubt Buffalo is looking to shift him anywhere at the moment. They don't have a ready replacement and while his raw point totals are down, he and one of his linemates (Benson or Kulich depending on the night) have been getting shots/chances. It'll start to happen soon - always more worried about players who aren't getting anything than those who are but are snake bitten.

 

[TageGod]

27 shots, 0 goals. If his line had a little more puck luck this season the conversation might be a bit different. For buffalo it becomes how can you acquire a 2C and move him to wing. Only other option is Krebs. Cozens is also notoriously streaky. Every season he probably has two 15 game goal-less droughts.

 

[DJJones]

Trading Andersson for anyone right now seems crazy to me.

Guys too good. I think they have to wait for the summer and offer a huge contract.

 

[Bobby9]

Cozens
Byram
Benson

for

EP40

 

[TageGod]

Cozens
Byram
Benson

for

EP40

I have EP in fantasy so, no.

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

Cozens
Byram
Benson

for

EP40

No - that is too much going from buffalos roster and benson/byram are not pieces looking to be moved.

 

[icelander25]

Would a Brock Nelson ++ for Cozens interest and Buff fans?