Dylan Cozens (© Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7b5f8851-b9f2-49bf-aa07-468a0b8c07ac.jpeg] Dylan Cozens (© Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) After months of trade rumors, the Buffalo Sabres dealt forward Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators on deadline day in a major move. In the trade, the Senators acquired Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick, while the Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres]landed forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. It was no secret that the Sabres [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwl-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen]were open to shaking up their roster after performing below expectations yet again this campaign. However, there is no question that Cozens is benefitting from his change of scenery early on. In his first seven games with the Senators, Cozens has three goals, six points, 28 hits, and a plus-1 rating. This includes scoring a goal in the Senators' most recent matchup against the Colorado Avalanche on March 20. With numbers like these, Cozens is not only making an impact offensively but also providing plenty of grit for the Senators in the process. He has been looking more like the impactful top-six power forward he was with the Sabres during their 2022-23 season, where he set career highs with 31 goals, 37 assists, and 68 points. Sometimes, players thrive after getting a fresh start, and Cozens is early on. It will be interesting to see if the former Sabre can keep this kind of play up with the Senators from here. Recent Sabres News Exciting Sabres Prospect Is Impressing Big Time In AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/exciting-sabres-prospect-is-impressing-in-ahl] Buffalo Sabres Sign Defenseman To Contract Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/buffalo-sabres-sign-defenseman-to-contract-extension?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fbuffalo-sabres%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosa@THNew] Sabres Star Nearing Impressive New Career Highs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-star-nearing-impressive-new-career-highs?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fbuffalo-sabres%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosahttps://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-star-nearing-impressive-new-career-highs?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fbuffalo-sabres%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosa@THNew@THNew] Sabres Send First-Round Pick Back To AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-send-first-round-pick-back-to-ahl?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fbuffalo-sabres%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosa@THNew] Former Sabres Star Having Strong Start With New Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/former-sabres-star-having-strong-start-with-new-team] Former Sabres Defenseman Is Heating Up Big Time [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/former-sabres-defenseman-is-heating-up-big-time] Sabres' Ryan McLeod Accomplishes Rare Stat In Big Performance [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-ryan-mcleod-accomplishes-rare-stat-in-big-performance]
