'Cozens, taken seventh overall in the 2019 draft, has had a breakout offensive campaign this season by becoming nearly a point-a-game player and already setting career highs in goals, assists and points. He has established himself as the club's No. 2 center behind Thompson and has been between rookie wingers Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka much of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to seven-year extension at $7.1 million per season
Archives for February 8, 2023
Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings up 27 percent and rising as team battles to end playoff drought
'But even the impressive 27% increase doesn’t tell the full story about how encouraging this season’s ratings are.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings up 27 percent and rising as team battles to end playoff drought
Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to long-term contract
'The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Cozens has seized a leading role in the Sabres’ ascension into a playoff contender this season, setting career highs with 17 goals and 43 points in 49 games. Meanwhile, he has entrenched himself as the No. 2 center, often pivoting rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to long-term contract
Sabres agree with Dylan Cozens on $49.7M, 7-year extension
'Cozens, who was set to be a restricted free agent, has already set career highs with 17 goals, 26 assists and 43 points — with 30 games left in the season. The seventh pick in 2019, Cozens has 34 goals and 60 assists in 169 regular-season NHL games, all with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree with Dylan Cozens on $49.7M, 7-year extension
Buffalo Sabres lock up young center Dylan Cozens for 7 years
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams also extended top-pairing defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year, $30 million pact earlier this year, again showing Buffalo's commitment to building from within.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lock up young center Dylan Cozens for 7 years
Buffalo gold rush: Sabres sign Cozens to seven-year extension
'The club has opted to act quickly regarding contract extensions under GM Kevyn Adams, signing the likes of Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson to long-term deals very early in their careers in the hopes of getting bang for their buck down the line. So far, that strategy has paid off, with Thompson, in particular, blossoming into one of the NHL's brightest young stars this … [Read more...] about Buffalo gold rush: Sabres sign Cozens to seven-year extension
With Their $49.7 Million Extension For Dylan Cozens, The Buffalo Sabres Place Another Bet On Their Young Core
'After many years of spinning their wheels, the Sabres look to finally be making their way onto more stable ground. In June of 2020, Adams took over as GM when Jason Botterill was fired. Then, with the Sabres mired in last place in the league in March 0f 2021, Ralph Krueger was removed from behind the bench and replaced with his then-assistant, Granato.' … [Read more...] about With Their $49.7 Million Extension For Dylan Cozens, The Buffalo Sabres Place Another Bet On Their Young Core
Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to seven-year contract extension
'The team announced on Tuesday it has come to terms on a seven-year, $49.7 million contract extension with center Dylan Cozens. Starting next season, Cozens will average $7.1 million per-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to seven-year contract extension
Buffalo Sabres and Dylan Cozens agree to terms on a 7-year contract extension
'He has played 169 games across parts of three seasons with the Sabres and has tallied 34 goals and 60 assists for 94 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Dylan Cozens agree to terms on a 7-year contract extension
Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to 7-year extension worth $7.1M annually
'The Sabres now have their top two centers locked up long term. Cozens’ extended contract’s $7.1 million annual value is worth slightly less than the 7-year deal, $50 million extension that top-line center Tage Thompson signed with the Sabres in August. The 25-year-old Thompson’s deal, which doesn’t kick in until next season, already looks like a bargain as leads the Sabres … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to 7-year extension worth $7.1M annually
Buffalo Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to 7-year extension
'The 2019 seventh-overall draft pick has 17 goals and 26 assists in 49 games, setting another season high. Cozens is currently on pace for 0.88 points per game, second in his draft class.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to 7-year extension
Hamilton: Sabres spending money the right way in Cozens signing
'For the first two years, Adams had to trade for injured players just to get to the Salary Cap Floor, but he always said they wouldn’t be doing that forever and he has held true to his word.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres spending money the right way in Cozens signing
Sabres agree to terms with Cozens on 7-year contract extension
'The Sabres have now signed three members of their core to seven-year contracts in the past six months, all of whom are under the age of 26. Tage Thompson, 25, signed a $50 million contract in August. Mattias Samuelsson, 22, signed for $30 million in October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Cozens on 7-year contract extension
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
All-Star classic experience a positive one for Rousek (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage