The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings have been linked to each other in trade talks as of late. The player the Red Wings have been connected to the most is forward Dylan Cozens, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has provided more information on the matter.

The Red Wings, under new head coach Todd McLellan, have reinserted themselves into the Eastern Conference playoff race and boast a 19-18-4 record that has the franchise just two points off the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.

The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings are gaining momentum in the standings but continue to explore changes to their rosters. Both teams were expected to compete for playoff spots this season, but they have yet to meet those expectations.

Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Sources say there isn’t any evidence about an impending deal between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres despite some recent speculation. Rumors have the Red Wings interested in Dylan Cozens with one suggesting Red Wings are trying to showcase Joe Veleno.

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“ [The Flames] continue to scour the market for a 25-and-under, right-shot center,” LeBrun wrote. “They are among the very long list of teams that have checked in with the Buffalo Sabres regarding 23-year-old Dylan Cozens.”