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Ranking the last 10 Buffalo Sabres first round picks from worst to best

By Sion Fawkes

Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 26: Dylan Cozens #24 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at KeyBank Center on January 26 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

Dylan Cozens, C/Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)

Cozens is easily turning into a fan favorite, to the point where some fans even want him to become the next team captain in Buffalo. While that is far fetched as of 2022, you cannot undermine his tenacious approach to the game or his growing leadership skills.

And while Cozens scored just two goals following the All-Star break, we still need to praise his jump from 2020-21 to 2021-22. His shooting percentage increased by 1.6 percent. He also scored 0.481 points per game, which bested his 0.317 points per game a year prior.

Cozens also took better care of the puck and he also logged 33 takeaways last season, nearly tripling his output from a season before. If Cozens plays in 2022-23 like he did during the first half of the 2021-22 season, watch out. He might just move up to Number 2 on this list. But as of today, we have a couple of infamous names to talk about.

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