Confirmed with Link: [OTT/BUT] Josh Norris & JBD traded for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert & 2026 2nd

[Norris4Norris]

What the F?

Terrible trade. Norris has been killing it lately. 20 goals and missed time due to injuries for an 11 goal scorer? We just got fleeced. Looks like Staios is becoming Dorion 2.0

 

[Sensinitis]

Really wish we managed to get Peterka too

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Let’s check in on Gilbert…oh.

Also this was staios third choice lol. Staios doesn’t even like cozens

 

[Blotto71]

I've watched him enough. No IQ whatsoever. Nothing between the ears. Has talent, has size. Has all the tools, no toolbox. Weak mentally, gets frustrated too easily and he got KOed by Hathaway a year and a bit back and he's never been the same since.

But he hasn't benefited yet from the Travis Green experience!

 

[Cosmix]

We MUST utilize this cap space for a winger or a 3C if they put Cozens on the wing. MUST

We still do not have enough $$$ cap space to acquire a high quality player; maybe only $2M. We would have to move someone else out.

 

[guyzeur]

they wanted a centre

I am listening to Seravalli on youtube: he said there was a ton of interest in Cozens around the league, and there is a lot of frustrated GMs that they couldn't get the deal done. He said a lot of GMs believe Cozens still has great upside which begs the question, why would Buffalo let him go?

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

But he hasn't benefited yet from the Travis Green experience!

Travis Green is going to f***ing hate him. This guy is arguably uncoachable.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

What the F?

Terrible trade. Norris has been killing it lately. 20 goals and missed time due to injuries for an 11 goal scorer? We just got fleeced. Looks like Staios is becoming Dorion 2.0

Don't underestimate how Buffalo sucks the life out of every good player they have.

I expect Cozens to get a big boost in terms of energy/positivity.

I feel really bad for Norris though, this could really harm his career.

 

[kirby11]

I've watched him enough. No IQ whatsoever. Nothing between the ears. Has talent, has size. Has all the tools, no toolbox. Weak mentally, gets frustrated too easily and he got KOed by Hathaway a year and a bit back and he's never been the same since.

This is definitely some Sabre-itis, but Cozens has a penchant for making *extremely* stupid passing/dangling choices on the powerplay near the blue line and while trying to break out of his own end

 

[BondraTime]

I am listening to Seravalli on youtube: he said there was a ton of interest in Cozens around the league, and there is a lot of frustrated GMs that they couldn't get the deal done. He said a lot of GMs believe Cozens still has great upside which begs the question, why would Buffalo let him go?

Teams make mistakes with bigger guys on longer curves all the time. They grow tired of waiting on the development and stabilization, only for it to come at 24-26

Zib is a guy just like that, we know too well what that's like.

Here's hoping Cozens gets back to his 21 year old season, we know he has that level

 

[Cosmix]

We have Cousins and Cozens now lmao.

Saves up cap space, and Norris should be easy to play against within our own division. Hit him a bit and he'll disappear.

Maybe put Cozens on the wing? I think he's better suited there.

It will be interesting to see what Green does on Saturday afternoon 12:30 start against NYR.
I suspect Cousins might be RW with Pinto on the 2nd line.
We still need another top forward; probably will happen in the off-season.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I am listening to Seravalli on youtube: he said there was a ton of interest in Cozens around the league, and there is a lot of frustrated GMs that they couldn't get the deal done. He said a lot of GMs believe Cozens still has great upside which begs the question, why would Buffalo let him go?

For two reasons:

Buffalo is a garbage organization, probably the single worst sports franchise in the world alongside the New York Jets.

Buffalo needs help on the PP and Norris is solid there.

We need help 5v5 and Cozens is solid there.

 

[Cosmix]

Let’s check in on Gilbert…oh.

Also this was staios third choice lol. Staios doesn’t even like cozens

Staios' 3rd choice?

 

[NyQuil]

That Norris shoulder is a ticking time bomb.

Slump for injury prone. Risk for risk.

Got a decent pick out of it too and a warm body for depth.

 

[Cosmix]

Laughton to Toronto. return unknown at this time.

 

[Emerica]

I like it. f*** me i guess

 

[Blotto71]

Travis Green is going to f***ing hate him. This guy is arguably uncoachable.

Well, I don't like the sounds of that. Hope you're proven wrong (respectfully)

 

[DackellDuck]

So, just so I understand they are having trouble scoring so they trade a 20 goal scorer, 33 pts for an 11 goal scorer, 31 pts & they have to add JBD a RD which they say are valuable to the deal? Yea, makes perfect sense. We have to add these cartoons now so people no we're not serious.


No hands? He's got the same amount of goals as Stutzle, he had 35 goals just two seasons ago before his injuries, he has scored some highlight reel goals. I like Cozens but he has 11 goals & 31 pts this yr while Norris has 33 pts & this team needs scoring forwards. And Ott has to add JBD a RD, why? They should be the ones adding to this deal.

Norris has 1 primary assist at 5v5 all year. 9G and 3A total at even-strength.

Cozens has 25 ES points (9G and 16A).

So while he may not be the goalscorer, he should help his wingers a lot more.

 

[bicboi64]

Holy shit! Didn't think Staios would actually pull the plug on Norris.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Staios' 3rd choice?

Norris tried to send him to Nashville for oreilly (lmfao) and it fell through. And he tried to send him to Vancouver.

 

[Cosmix]

They were cancelled again.

The Orange Chud is the greatest negotiator there is! Make threats and back down at the last moment, and do it twice in a row!

Not the Ontario surtax on energy sold to USA!

Orange is being crushed.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I am listening to Seravalli on youtube: he said there was a ton of interest in Cozens around the league, and there is a lot of frustrated GMs that they couldn't get the deal done. He said a lot of GMs believe Cozens still has great upside which begs the question, why would Buffalo let him go?

I mean Buffalo is going into seller mode as they need to change up the look of their roster considering how horrible their season is going.

I don't know why they gave up the extra 2nd rounder though as they likely need it even more than we do.

 

[Ralph Malfredsson]

Loved Norris - great player and game-changer when healthy. Gonna miss him on the team.

 

[Cosmix]

I HATE the CBC Newsline at the bottom of the screen. It is so lacking info.

 

[DrEasy]

Can we package the 2nd we got back + Ostapchuk for a signed Donato?