The Buffalo Sabres haven't clinched a playoff berth since 2011-12. Their ongoing struggle to rise out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings

The Calgary Flames are among the NHL teams exploring the possibility of acquiring Dylan Cozens from the Buffalo Sabres, according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. In a story published in The Athletic on Wednesday,

The Flames may take their unexpected hot start to the next level by making a trade for Sabres center Dylan Cozens, per a report.

The intrigue about Canucks centers J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson continues, while the Sabres' Dylan Cozens and Islanders' Brock Nelson remain in the rumor mill.

Dylan Cozens is the subject of trade rumors less than two years after the center signed a seven-year contract with the Sabres.

The Red Wings and Sabres nearly made a major trade involving Dylan Cozens before the NHL's annual holiday break.

The Flames are reportedly pursuing Sabres center Dylan Cozens. Will Calgary land their top target? Get the latest NHL trade rumors and insider insights here!

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.

FINAL | Sabres 4 - Hurricanes 2 Lindy Ruff addresses the media Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen addresses the media Dylan Cozens addresses the media Ryan McLeod addresses the media The Sabres conclude their three-game homestand Friday versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tickets are available here.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wasn't able to bail out the Sabres when they began to make mistakes in the second period. Their starting goalie was outplayed by Penguins backup Alex Nedeljkovic, as Pittsburgh scored four consecutive goals and held on for a 5-2 win in KeyBank Center.

Ryan McLeod scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2.

Ryan McLeod scored his first-career hat trick and the Buffalo Sabres held on for 4-2 win against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.