Tony Abbott Administrator Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I mean, that defensively lacking player doesn't exactly scream "thriving under Hynes's system," does it? Even worse if that's a centerman. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLake Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Boldy Larkin Kaprizov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntChuck Provisional Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 His flags are about as red as Boeser's. Massively red. Stay away. Tuch or Thompson are the only forwards anyone should want from Buf. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Braden schenn makes more sense than cozens. He’s a proven playoff warrior and winner. Cozens is not. If they think they’re going to be contenders next year than they need playoff players. Schenn could move anywhere in the lineup and in time settle in to 3 rd line center for less money and less risk . Yeah he’s getting older but he has that desire to win. So if they are going to waste assets on cozens I’d rather see it go to getting schenn instead. Less money shorter contract. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imyourhuckleberry Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) The fact that Buffalo fans/GM want a "scoring" forward at 24 years old traded off their team is also a glaring red flag. Wild will not be interested. Might be interested in a low draft pick to rent Zucker for the remainder of this season though. Edited February 28 by Imyourhuckleberry added Zucker comment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkolWild73 Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Like I said yesterday, high risk, high reward, but the high reward is probably less than 25 percent. The only thing about it that I can find a positive is the players that have left Buffalo and thrived in Eichel and Reinhart. Cloud lightning strike thrice? Of course, I would say Eichel and Reinhart had less red flags, with Eichels only being his injury. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will D. Ness Verified Member Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Cozens is soft. I would rather go with Nelson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy the poor boy Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 MN. Wild record Without Ekker: 7-9-1 With Ekker: 27-12-3 Without KK: 12-10-1 Without both KK and Ek: 2-3-0 I thought that was interesting... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Nels Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Thanks for the in-depth article Tony! Saw his name come up and was really intrigued because of his size and potential offensive upside but didn’t know the underlying issues. Admittedly, I don’t make it a point to watch Buffalo games unless they’re playing the Wild. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Toast Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) Sounds like he can’t shoot very well. Could that skill be improved upon? I’d think it could be. I mean I see kids practicing all the time. Kevin Fiala’s Becoming LA , I mean Wild episode shows him regularly practicing one timers during the offseason. Don’t golfers hit the range daily? If this kid can bring value and play a role buying low might be worth the risk. Ek has improved every single year. Put the kid’s locker next to his and start a career revitalize program. Included in the program is a mandatory NO No trade clause. Edited March 1 by Burnt Toast Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 22 hours ago, RedLake said: Boldy Larkin Kaprizov Not going to happen. No point in even entertaining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 4 hours ago, Burnt Toast said: Sounds like he can’t shoot very well. Could that skill be improved upon? I’d think it could be. I mean I see kids practicing all the time. Kevin Fiala’s Becoming LA , I mean Wild episode shows him regularly practicing one timers during the offseason. Don’t golfers hit the range daily? If this kid can bring value and play a role buying low might be worth the risk. Ek has improved every single year. Put the kid’s locker next to his and start a career revitalize program. Included in the program is a mandatory NO No trade clause. He’s already scored 31 goals in a season and that was a couple years ago. He’s only 24. The kid can shoot and is a good player but Buffalo is pretty bad at developing players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 20 hours ago, Will D. Ness said: Cozens is soft. I would rather go with Nelson. Cozens is 24 years old and has scored 31 goals when he was 22-23 yrs old. Brock N is 33 yrs old. I’d much rather have cozens because he isn’t a finished product yet. Buffalo is a dumpster fire at development. Imagine what he could do on a team that is run better. Cozens isn’t really soft either. The guy loves to skate around and hit too but doesn’t fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 22 hours ago, Dean said: Braden schenn makes more sense than cozens. He’s a proven playoff warrior and winner. Cozens is not. If they think they’re going to be contenders next year than they need playoff players. Schenn could move anywhere in the lineup and in time settle in to 3 rd line center for less money and less risk . Yeah he’s getting older but he has that desire to win. So if they are going to waste assets on cozens I’d rather see it go to getting schenn instead. Less money shorter contract. Would you rather have a 33 yr old schenn who’s in the down swing of his career or a 24 yr old Cozens who scored 31 goals when he was 22/23 yrs old? Cozens will be entering his prime points potential in a yr or two and Schenn will be retiring or severely declining in about 3 years. we aren’t winning a cup this year and we don’t need this team to get older. We need players who are going to take positions we need or take positions over from aging players. Need to have a little foresight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateo3xm Verified Member Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 22 hours ago, GuntChuck said: His flags are about as red as Boeser's. Massively red. Stay away. Tuch or Thompson are the only forwards anyone should want from Buf. Not true. Peterka, Quinn and Kulick are going to be very good players. Bensen too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLake Verified Member Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Kaprizov Rossi for Tuch, Cozens, and Benson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLake Verified Member Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Ek to Chicago for Chicago's first rounder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLake Verified Member Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 NoNo to Toronto for future considerations, Folingo to Dallas for a 3rd round pick, Trenin to Edmonton for a 3rd rounder. Gus to the oilers for a 1st and 3rd round pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Verified Member Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 10 hours ago, RedLake said: Kaprizov Rossi for Tuch, Cozens, and Benson. I can’t tell if you are shit posting or if you’re serious.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Brotherbill Verified Member Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 So, lets look at the piece and where it would fit. He is a big center, which is desirable. If the Wild happen to keep Rossi in this trade they would have Ek, Rossi, then this guy. Would he be better than Hartman or Freddy? I would think he would be. I don't take a lot of value of the stats being that he plays for Buffalo. Often they seem like they want to be down by three goals at puck drop. So, if it is available with the Wild keeping Rossi I would do it. Now the reality of the situation. Since everyone is going to have money this off season. The FA market is going to be weak. Even though the Wild have more money than most teams everyone has a 10 million dollar pool to pull from. With that all the FA will be asking for top dollar. I doubt Minnesota will land one of the top FA. In fact if Rossi doesn't sign an extension before July 1st I bet he is gone. Because a 23 year old center who can score near a point per game is well worth a 1st round pick and a 3rd. So, Cozens under contract on the Wild when they potentially loose Rossi is very appealing now. This offseason is going to be stressful for the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I briefly saw Cozens this past weekend vs. the Canes. Kotkaniemi destroyed him in a fight. Kotkaniemi is not a fighter. At $7.1m, this looks like a mistake signing by Buffalo. Yes, Cozens could figure it out, but if we were to take on such a project that had significant term left on his deal, I would suggest that a large retention of cap has to come with it. Cozens currently looks like a $4.5-5m player. Does Buffalo have any locker room problems with this player? I haven't heard anything. So, could it be that Buffalo has not insisted that he play a 2-way game, be responsible defensively and play within structure? Maybe. Cozens is currently tied for last on the Sabres in +/- which would suggest that he is poor defensively considering the Sabres are a poor defensive team. The other guy: Jack Quinn who Kalisha had touted to come over in a blockbuster including Boldy. Tony's right on target here, a hard pass on Cozens for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Strife Verified Member Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 It's your favorite: it's SHITPOST CLICKBAIT TRADE TALK TIME! https://www.nhltraderumor.com/minnesota-wild-dylan-cozens-trade-rumors/ Cozens for a 1st, Ohgren, Trenin, and Chisolm. How about fuck no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Guy Verified Member Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 3/3/2025 at 8:38 PM, Citizen Strife said: It's your favorite: it's SHITPOST CLICKBAIT TRADE TALK TIME! https://www.nhltraderumor.com/minnesota-wild-dylan-cozens-trade-rumors/ Cozens for a 1st, Ohgren, Trenin, and Chisolm. How about fuck no? That trade is too stupid to even think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnhockeyfan03 Verified Member Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Cozens sucks. We should stay away at all costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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