‘Signing Cozens five months before restricted free agency gives Adams a clearer picture of his salary cap for future seasons. Now, he can move toward signing other young players, most notably defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. And this latest contract negotiation shows that the Sabres’ young players are eager to remain in Buffalo long term, an important development nearly two years after Adams moved forward with his plan to dismantle the former core that included Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart.’