'The Sabres suddenly have four dynamic center options for 2021-22: Eichel, Reinhart, Mittelstadt and Dylan Cozens, all of whom were selected in the top 10 in their respective draft. Cody Eakin is under contract through next season, although he has only two goals in 44 games this season. Arttu Ruotsalainen and Rasmus Asplund are possible options at center.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart’s successful transition to center strengthens Sabres’ depth
Archives for April 29, 2021
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens turns to fighting to try to ignite his own game
'Now opponents may think twice about trying to push around the rookie. Despite handling himself well in two fights this season, Cozens has little experience dropping the gloves. His only scrap in junior hockey occurred in a Western Hockey League preseason game on Sept. 14, 2018, when he fought Sam Pouliot of the Swift Current Broncos.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens turns to fighting to try to ignite his own game
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart morphing into star as center
'Moving Reinhart was the genesis of his torrid, career-best stretch. In 16 games back at center, he has morphed into the Sabres’ top offensive threat, compiling 10 goals, 15 points and a minus-2 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart morphing into star as center
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens wants to use fights as tool to ignite own game
'“After you drop the gloves, the adrenaline boost is something you can’t really get from anything else,” he said. “I do think after a fight it does give me a huge boost. It’s definitely something I think I’ll do when I’m not happy with my game and not happy with how I’m feeling."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens wants to use fights as tool to ignite own game
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Boston faces Buffalo, seeks 5th straight home win (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres Cozens wanted to do something to help the team on Tuesday
'The Sabres rookie was upset with that play and some others the past few games so when Kevin Rooney rammed Drake Caggiula into the boards from behind, the youngest player on the team showed up to defend him. Cozens felt he needed to do something to help the team. “The hit didn’t look too good and I wasn’t too happy with my own play these last couple of games and especially that … [Read more...] about Sabres Cozens wanted to do something to help the team on Tuesday
Fight night, round 2: Cozens again shows willingness to get physical
'“Just been kind of fighting the puck lately,” Cozens said. “Haven’t been able to get into a rhythm at all. Our line especially, we talk about it. We just haven’t been able to get into a rhythm lately. I think the main thing is just simplify and just go back to simple things and not try and do too much, that’s when it gets worse.”' … [Read more...] about Fight night, round 2: Cozens again shows willingness to get physical
Cozens sought to provide spark on otherwise off night vs. Rangers
'"I mean, the hit didn't look too good, and I wasn't too happy with my own play these last couple of games and especially that game so I felt I needed to get myself involved some way," Cozens said. "So, I saw it as a good opportunity to do so."' … [Read more...] about Cozens sought to provide spark on otherwise off night vs. Rangers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks making most of opportunities this season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage