Cozens is in the second year of a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and has posted 10 goals and 16 assists in 53 games this season. His production has dipped since his breakout 2022–23 campaign when he recorded 31 goals and 68 points, but he remains a highly regarded center with term and a manageable $7.1 million yearly cap hit through 2030.

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have interest in a new trade target ahead of the March 7 deadline. According to reports from NHL insider Kevin Weekes, the Leafs are among multiple teams expressing interest in acquiring Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens,

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in acquiring Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens, a player that GM Brad Treliving should absolutely be aggressively pursuing.

Multiple sources have reported that the Calgary Flames are interested in acquiring Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens. TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported Tuesday that the Flames organization have been "enamoured" by Cozens all season and would like to add him for more depth in their top six forward group.

The Buffalo Sabres may not be actively shopping forward Dylan Cozens, general manager Kevyn Adams is still fielding offers for the 2017 seventh overall pick. And the calls are coming! According to insider Kevin Weekes,

The Sabres could be sellers at the trade deadline, and young forward Dylan Cozens is generating plenty of interest.