'This past season, Cozens played with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League where he scored 34 goals and had 50 assists. He then went on to play with the Canada U-18 squad where he scored four goals and had nine points in seven games. Cozens becomes the first Canadian skater that Jason Botterill has taken as General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Dylan Cozens with 7th overall pick in 2019 NHL Draft
Archives for 2019
Sabres select defenseman Ryan Johnson with pick No. 31
'Described as an "effortless" skater, Johnson excels with moving the puck down the ice and breaking out of his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select defenseman Ryan Johnson with pick No. 31
Dylan Cozens brings Sabres much needed center depth
'Cozens, who is 6'3", plays a 200-foot game and can contribute at both ends of the ice. Usually when someone says that it means the player they are describing doesn't have offensive upside. With Cozens that couldn't be farther from the truth. Last season with Lethbridge in the WHL, the 18-year-old center had a knack for scoring, finishing with 34 goals and 50 assists in 68 … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens brings Sabres much needed center depth
Sabres to open season in Pittsburgh, host New Jersey in home opener
'The rest of the 2019-2020 schedule will be released on Tuesday, June 25th.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open season in Pittsburgh, host New Jersey in home opener
Sabres select Dylan Cozens No. 7 overall
'"He brings a lot to the table when it comes to speed. Because, speed can help dictate what you want on the ice," said NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr at the NHL Combine. "He has the hockey sense and scoring ability. One of the things we liked, every game we were at, he finds a way to generate and create a scoring chance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Dylan Cozens No. 7 overall
Sabres draft defenseman Ryan Johnson 31st overall
'Johnson, who is committed to playing college hockey at the University of Minnesota, is the 11th skater drafted by the Sabres from the program and one of six to be selected in the first round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft defenseman Ryan Johnson 31st overall
Sabres to start season Vs. Penguins
The Sabres are 24-19-5 all-time in season-openers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to start season Vs. Penguins
Sabres select Dylan Cozens 7th overall
'Like fellow Canadian center Kirby Dach, who was selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks, Cozens offers a blend of size and speed with his 6-foot-3, 183-pound frame. He's been labeled as an explosive player who's at his best when carrying the puck with speed. He said he models his game after Islanders forward Mathew Barzal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Dylan Cozens 7th overall
Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall
'He has good vision and plays a containment-type style with good touch on his passes. Johnson (6-0, 170), the son of former NHL forward Craig Johnson, had 25 points (six goals, 19 assists) and a Sioux Falls-high plus-24 rating in 54 regular-season games and eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-6 rating in 12 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Ryan Johnson 31st overall
Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft
'The first player born in the Yukon to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, Cozens also suited up for Team Canada Red at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and won a silver medal after tying for fifth in tournament scoring with seven points (1+6) in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make 2 selections in 1st round of 2019 NHL Draft
Botterill excited about 1st-round additions
' "It wasn't just a line," Botterill said. "We knew we were going to get a very good player. We were very excited Dylan was there, but there were some talented players who went behind us, too. It was a talented draft this year."' … [Read more...] about Botterill excited about 1st-round additions
Family's belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens
'"There's definitely pressure," he said. "There are just so many people that are talking to me about it and watching me. So many people that want to see me succeed. I don't want to let them down. Now that it's here and the draft's happened, I'm so excited."' … [Read more...] about Family’s belief paved road from the Yukon to Buffalo for Cozens
Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick
'"We feel very, very comfortable with that at seven," he said. "You always put inquiries into possibly moving up and what's there. But those other teams have players that they certainly want to get too, so I'd be surprised if there's a lot of movement. But predicting whether there's trades or anything I think is very difficult from standpoint."' … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Sabres to have strong options with 7th pick
Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7
'"I know one and two are pretty good," center Trevor Zegras said Thursday, referring to Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko. "But, after that, I don't think it's a huge drop off. I think, for the most part, everyone who's going to be picked in the Top 10 can play at a really high level. I think it's a really good draft in general."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have plenty of talented prospects available to them at 7
Short-term issues staring at Sabres on a weekend built for the long haul
'The start of this draft will clearly be troubling to the Sabres and their fans. The New Jersey Devils are expected to take Hughes while the New York Rangers ostensibly will follow with Kakko. That's two teams in the Eastern Conference who didn't make the playoffs this year and are trying to climb back into the postseason who are now adding elite star power up front.' … [Read more...] about Short-term issues staring at Sabres on a weekend built for the long haul