The 2024-2025 Roster Thread

[Mattilaus]

https://thehockeywriters.com/flames-cozens-sabres-intriguing-trade-option/

Cozens for Kuzmenko, Honzek, and picks....

Does the writer explain why they think the 1st rounder would be of interest to Buffalo? All Adams has said for months is that he wants to make moves to improve the team, not trade for picks and prospects.

Just seems like another writer with no clue about Buffalo.

 

[Jim Bob]

Does the writer explain why they think the 1st rounder would be of interest to Buffalo? All Adams has said for months is that he wants to make moves to improve the team, not trade for picks and prospects.

Just seems like another writer with no clue about Buffalo.

That is absolutely the case.

But, it shows the challenge of trying to turn players like Cozens into upgrades to the NHL roster. You are likely to get more of these kinds of offers than being able to trade Cozens + futures for a veteran top 6 center that can improve the team now.

Tell them we need top 4 RDs and top 6 C.

My guess is that they hang up at that point.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

My guess is that they hang up at that point.

Well, maybe not for Cozens alone, but there is an unclear situation, either they want to do a rebuild, or a retool.

 

[Chainshot]

Cozens for Norris?

 

[Jim Bob]

Cozens for Norris?

I do not see the point in swapping Cozens for guys like Norris or Zegras.

Struggling U27 guy for struggling U27 guy is a making a move to make a move thing for me and unlikely to really improve things.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Cozens for Norris?

Interesting, although his shoulder is a concern.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

If Calgary keeps falling - and they should - I could see them dangling Weegar. Cozens is still held in much esteem here in western Canada. Just a thought,

 

[Chainshot]

If Calgary keeps falling - and they should - I could see them dangling Weegar. Cozens is still held in much esteem here in western Canada. Just a thought,

I would rather they try making a prospect/pick based deal around a guy like that.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

If Calgary keeps falling - and they should - I could see them dangling Weegar. Cozens is still held in much esteem here in western Canada. Just a thought,

I think Andersson might be a more likely player for them to sell.

 

[truthbluth]

I would rather they try making a prospect/pick based deal around a guy like that.

I want 26 year old weegar.

 

[Chainshot]

I want 26 year old weegar.

I want waiver claim Forsling too. But here we are.

Not sure why but it feels like Weegar knows enough about angles and positioning to remain viable as a defensive defenseman as his skating erodes with age.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Who says no in a DC for Weegar swap? Money is relatively even.

 

[Chainshot]

Who says no in a DC for Weegar swap? Money is relatively even.

Eh, I would not like that deal. Buffalo takes on the age risk for sure.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

I would rather they try making a prospect/pick based deal around a guy like that.

That's fair (as long as none of our center prospects are included).

 

[Chainshot]

That's fair (as long as none of our center prospects are included).

I would think one of Ostlund or Helenius would be a piece. Though Calgary might be more inclined to look at Wahlberg since there is no size issue there.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Who says no in a DC for Weegar swap? Money is relatively even.

Well, actually, Weegar could have just said, but it's interesting. Maybe we could somehow expand the deal with other parts.

Weegar is at the top of my shortlist, you probably won't find a better defender who fits our needs in every way.

 

[TehDoak]

Eh, I would not like that deal. Buffalo takes on the age risk for sure.

If you are moving Cozens, it has to be for a similar aged player or as a package for an established player. We have until the summer of 2026 where we can still buy him out at 1/3rd if things go south. Don't move Cozens just for the sake of moving him. And don't take on a contract that is harder to get rid of than his.

 

[toddkaz]

Joker needs to be number 6-7 and Bryson 7-8.

I get the feeling that Kevyn is happy with his team though

 

[THUNDERBURST]

If you are moving Cozens, it has to be for a similar aged player or as a package for an established player. We have until the summer of 2026 where we can still buy him out at 1/3rd if things go south. Don't move Cozens just for the sake of moving him. And don't take on a contract that is harder to get rid of than his.

I'm not sure about that.

 

[CrazyWayne]

Why not just play cozens on the wing?

No need to trade him, just play him in his proper position

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Why not just play cozens on the wing?

No need to trade him, just play him in his proper position

Who is our 2C then?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Eh, I would not like that deal. Buffalo takes on the age risk for sure.

That's fair.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Cozens+ for a better center could make sense. We can play Cozens on the wing for now, but we just don't have a 2C.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

I would think one of Ostlund or Helenius would be a piece. Though Calgary might be more inclined to look at Wahlberg since there is no size issue there.

Until we find a legit 2C I would be loathe to trade any center prospect.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Until we find a legit 2C I would be loathe to trade any center prospect.

And if that means giving up one central prospect? I can easily do that because I'm done holding on to all the prospects. We have Kulich, Helenius, Ostlund. Of course, I wouldn't mind trading Rosen first, but I'm tired of waiting for all these prospects and losing again.