Prospect Info: Tyson Kozak, F (193rd overall, 2021) -- SIGNED to 3-year ELC

[ValJamesDuex]

 

[OkimLom]

These 2 1/2 years into being a pro. Maybe there’s a little bit more offense to squeeze out of him but most of his game is that meat and potatoes wall work and then getting around the crease. That’s what he already does and he does it better than most of the players already on the team. I’m not sure if this is actually stunting his development any.

There are still elements that I would like to see him try to grow. I would like to see him given an opportunity to build up leadership qualities and other sort of “intangible” qualities as a professional and given those opportunities in the AHL before being given those chances at the NHL level. There is more to develop a player than just their skills as a professional.

I’m not trying to single out Kozak because I think every single prospect should be also brought through that sort of process. This organization is missing that sort of “developing and building leaders” portion of their “player quality control” identity. I feel the Sabres haven’t shown their willingness to address that in their players, whether through the draft or trading, and they do nothing to develop it from within. It’s a part of a reason why I think they are so inconsistent from period to period and game to game and why they are soft mentally.

 

[Chainshot]

Missed that they returned him to Rochester on the 8th. Figure that's to keep him playing through the Four Nations break.

 

[Chainshot]

Nice goal - shorty.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Another exciting mind blowing move by GM KA. This will certainly put a bunch of new butts into seat at KBC! lol.

 

[Jacob582]

Nice goal - shorty.

Kozak's first career short handed goal per Mossbrooks.

 

[EXTRAS]

Upside?

 

[Zman5778]

Upside?

Legit NHL 4C who can moonlight as a 3C/W if absolutely needed.

 

[Chainshot]

Forgot to post this -



He ran Harvey-Pinard and then popped Trudeau with a big one to stun him in the ensuing fight.

 

[CowbellConray]

Kozak is a great story - the guy dealt with injuries all last year, it's nice to see him healthy and producing. I expect he will play for several years in Buffalo in the bottom 6.

 

[Chainshot]

Hurt again - week to week with an LBI. I wonder if that's from the hit or the fight?

That's per the Amerks' broadcast tonight.

 

[Samsonite23]

Forgot to post this -



He ran Harvey-Pinard and then popped Trudeau with a big one to stun him in the ensuing fight.

Dayyyummm

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

Forgot to post this -



He ran Harvey-Pinard and then popped Trudeau with a big one to stun him in the ensuing fight.

I've watched that hit like 10 times and can't figure out what happened. Did he knee him?

 

[Chainshot]

I've watched that hit like 10 times and can't figure out what happened. Did he knee him?

It's hard to see but it might be that he got him with thigh on thigh or knee on knee.

 

[Chainshot]

Recalled on 3/14 again.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Thought he looked more than competent v Vegas.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[MarkusKetterer]

The Kozak crew in attendance today.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Who do people prefer for the 4C role- Krebs or Kozak?

 

[Ehran]

Who do people prefer for the 4C role- Krebs or Kozak?

Kozak for me.

 

[Zman5778]

Who do people prefer for the 4C role- Krebs or Kozak?

Throw those 2 with Malenstyn and that could be one effective, speedy 4th line. Don't see the need to choose between the 2.

 

[old kummelweck]

It's good he's getting a shot to play some meaningful minutes, but the jury is still out on when he's ready for fourth line center on a playoff team. 13th forward maybe, but a better roster pushes him down the depth chart, and he's currently borderline as it is at this phase of his development.

 

[ValJamesDuex]