Leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline last season, the Buffalo Sabres decided it was time to trade Dylan Cozens. They were able to find a trade partner in the Ottawa Senators, who would send forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres for Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick.
Cozens had a promising season in 2022-23 with the Sabres when he had 68 points, but saw his production tail off to only 47 points during the 2023-24 season and 31 points through 61 games this past season. However, it was clear he needed a change of scenery because with the Senators, he finished the season strong with 16 points in 21 games.