Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, via Red Wings Prospects on Twitter:
Friedman on Dylan Cozens and the Red Wings believes it was close at one point.
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From the Hockey News’s Michael DeRosa:
“There’s definitely not a lot that gets out of Detroit, and there’s not very much that gets out of Buffalo, but finally, it got coughed up to me that they believe the Red Wings were looking at Cozens. And it fits, I think there’s a lot of people looking at Cozens. And I will say this, there was a time that a couple people said to me they thought it was close.”
Friedman also clarified that he is unsure where trade talks between the Sabres and Red Wings are right now.
“Now, I don’t know where it stands. I don’t know where it’s going to go. One thing I do believe is that Cozens is a guy, like everybody is looking for right-hand centers. So, at the very least, I’m sure Buffalo’s had even more of a stretch of people calling them and saying, What exactly are you thinking here, and what are we looking at?'”
This is undoubtedly a big update from Friedman, and it will be fascinating to see if the Red Wings continue to push for Cozens. It is no secret that they need help down the middle, and Cozens would provide them with that. However, the Sabres would need to ensure they get enough for the young center in a potential move, especially with Detroit being a division rival.
Cozens, 23, has appeared in 42 games this season with the Sabres, posting nine goals, 21 points, 86 hits, and a minus-13 rating.
