Sabres Trade Dylan Cozens/Dennis Gilbert and 2026 2nd Round Pick to Ottawa for Josh Norris and Bernard Docker

[HumanSlinky39]

15 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:

Benson was a point producer in the WHL, when does it translate to the NHL?  Is hoping for a big increase from him next season too optimistic? 

It's not translating because he's still somewhat raw offensively, but even what skill he has isn't producing because right now his biggest offensive asset is getting the puck to the front of the net and he's most frequently skating with guys like Krebs, Quinn, and Cozens...none of whom are good finishers right now. Maybe the addition of Norris, a better scorer than any of those guys, will help him?

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

It's not translating because he's still somewhat raw offensively, but even what skill he has isn't producing because right now his biggest offensive asset is getting the puck to the front of the net and he's most frequently skating with guys like Krebs, Quinn, and Cozens...none of whom are good finishers right now. Maybe the addition of Norris, a better scorer than any of those guys, will help him?

McLeod - Quinn - Benson should be a line with Greenway or Zucker subbing in for Quinn, not Benson. 

[DarthEbriate]

6 minutes ago, steveoath said:

@DarthEbriate I’m just here to find out the changes in lore…… I’m just hoping Bernard-Docker isn’t a Gungan. 

Docking Bernard 94....

Ninety-four.

 

(I'd say wear 94, but I really just want him to wear a defenseman's number.)

We could go from a Power-Joker to a Power-Docker. Though I do like Muel-Power.  (This is all names-based.)

[Weave]

12 minutes ago, Thorner said:

This trade should kill the “won’t trade in division” narrative for this or any GM really 

Can’t believe Wookie isn’t beside himself with the potential here.

[Believer]

2 hours ago, Mr. Allen said:

They may be similar, but sometimes shuffling the deck can help out. 
Maybe we traded a 6 of clubs for a 6 of spades, but it gives us the flush…. 

Nice double entendre.

Edited March 7 by Believer

[Hawerchuk]

16 minutes ago, shrader said:

The Rantanen thing though? That is going to be fun. Colorado is pretty happy where they are right now, but they have to be rolling their eyes at that potential first round matchup. 
 

Very fun for the media and fans though. 

Avs just traded Mitts to Boston too. WOW, they really hated him it seems. Got Coyle in return.

[CallawaySabres]

Brady seems pretty darn upset about losing Josh Norris. Maybe this is the time to go all-in for Tkachuk and reunite him. That would be the kind of move that could actually turn this organization around. 

[RVJ]

1 hour ago, inkman said:

I know Gilbert doesn’t really move the needle but why is this org constantly removing any toughness that exists on the roster.  It’s maddening. 

I agree....it seems like anyone that shows toughness must be moved . Whats with the second round pick ?

If they stink next year that pick will be like a low round 1st...Kevin Adams strikes again.

[Kristian]

Sabres deal an underperforming prospect? A wise man bets his mortgage on the Sens for the cup, 2026….

[LabattBlue]

So, Norris has had concussion(s) issues in his oast?  How many?

[Gatorman0519]

Adams got taken to the cleaners... as expected.

[Kristian]

1 minute ago, LabattBlue said:

So, Norris has had concussion(s) issues in his oast?  How many?

Enough to be unaware of the distinct lack of palm trees in Buffalo.

[Thorner]

[PotentPowerPlay21]

I just have a feeling that this trade won't end well for the Sabres. Why? If you look at recent history (the last ten years) it overwhelmingly favors the teams that trade with Buffalo. Without Gilbert, who's the toughest guy on the team now? If you have to think about it, you know the situation is bad. The softest team in the league just got a little softer. I know it's hard to believe this team can get any softer, but they did. Kevyn Adams is the "Charmin man" because his team is Squeezably Soft!!! 

[Kristian]

1 minute ago, Thorner said:

That is one bad hockey team, right there….

[thewookie1]

2 minutes ago, PotentPowerPlay21 said:

I just have a feeling that this trade won't end well for the Sabres. Why? If you look at recent history (the last ten years) it overwhelmingly favors the teams that trade with Buffalo. Without Gilbert, who's the toughest guy on the team now? If you have to think about it, you know the situation is bad. The softest team in the league just got a little softer. I know it's hard to believe this team can get any softer, but they did. Kevyn Adams is the "Charmin man" because his team is Squeezably Soft!!! 

Norris isn't exactly soft, 133 hits this year

Edited March 7 by thewookie1

[pastajoe]

2 hours ago, inkman said:

Why?  He’s been terrible for two straight seasons.  Every player on the Sabres roster was worse when Dylan is on the ice. 

Like most who leave the Sabres, he’ll likely achieve his potential on another team. Thought he and a defenseman like Power or Byrum would bring a top line veteran forward in the offseason.

[shrader]

9 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

So, Norris has had concussion(s) issues in his oast?  How many?

A big fat zero.

7 minutes ago, Thorner said:

That might just be the coolest number I've ever seen.  A bold choice from Norris.

[pastajoe]

8 minutes ago, Thorner said:

I think they’ll put Norris on the top line.

[Warriorspikes51]

Tkachuk was very upset about losing his best friend Josh Norris

perhaps Adams is hoping this deal leads to Tkachuk in the summer? 

[PonyBoy2]

3 hours ago, OverPowerYou said:

I’m always looking for reasons to hate Ottawa (as you can see by my picture). Sending dozens there does the trick 

You know Cozens will score a hatty next time we play them.

Ex-Sabres always kill us. 

[Mustache of God]

Just now, PonyBoy2 said:

You know Cozens will score a hatty next time we play them.

Ex-Sabres always kill us. 

I'll be shocked if Cozens can hit the next next time he plays us, which looks like it'll be March 25th.

[shrader]

3 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Tkachuk was very upset about losing his best friend Josh Norris

perhaps Adams is hoping this deal leads to Tkachuk in the summer? 

People need to stop with this.  Let's not forget what his brother did.  Tkachuk will wind up doing something similar and it won't be for Buffalo.

[SHAAAUGHT!!!]

2 hours ago, shrader said:

CTE is in the shoulder now?

I heard that’s like the worst place to get it too.  Way to go GMKA 🤣

[Kristian]

12 minutes ago, PonyBoy2 said:

You know Cozens will score a hatty next time we play them.

Ex-Sabres always kill us. 

Well, thats basically because everyone kills us…