'Cozens is expected to play right wing Friday night when the Sabres host the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. He hasn’t played the position on a full-time basis since 2020-21, when former coach Ralph Kreuger used Cozens with Eric Staal and Taylor Hall, but Ruff wants to get Cozens scoring again. He has zero goals and three assists through 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens shifts to the wing as Lindy Ruff tries to unlock Sabres’ offense
Archives for November 2024
Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
'“Well, if he scores four off the wing, it’d be a permanent thing,” Ruff joked after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. “Even if he scores a couple.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
Friday's New York Coverage
Islanders bring losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
'"I know he’s played there and he’s played well, and scored a lot of goals over there," said Ruff following Thursday's practice. "I don’t think it’s a gamble. I think he’s been comfortable playing over there. and if it frees him up a little bit. It’s better for us."' … [Read more...] about Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines
'“I’m trying to free [Cozens] up to get him a few more opportunities,” Ruff said. “You get him with a left-handed centerman that can get him the puck and possibly use his speed. We’re trying to get both him and Jack a little bit of a different look and see if it works and get us a little more offense and get both of those guys going.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines