The first round is June 21 (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS). Rounds 2-7 are June 22 (1 p.m. ET; NHLN, SN).
Dach (6-foot-4, 198 pounds), No. 3 in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, had 73 points (25 goals, 48 assists) in 62 games. Cozens (6-3, 183), No. 5 in Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, had 84 points (34 goals, 50 assists) in 68 games.
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"They are big forwards who can dominate," Central Scouting's David Gregory said. "Cozens does it with pure speed and putting pressure on defensemen, and Dach does it by reading the play and creating and reacting to the pressure put on him. They are elite players who will go high in this draft. It's two different styles of games that suit the game very well."
In a poll conducted by NHL.com of 10 NHL scouts, Dach came away with a 6-4 advantage.
Having faced each player this season, Vancouver defenseman Bowen Byram (6-0, 193), No. 2 in Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, was asked what made each opposing forward so dynamic.
"Kirby uses his hockey sense to an advantage because he's a really smart player," Byram said. "That helps get him in position to score, and when he's in position to score he's got soft hands so most of the time it ends up in the back of the net.
"Cozens uses his speed and big frame very well to get to the net and he's got good finish once he gets in there. He's got soft hands too and sees the ice well."
NHL.com sought the opinion of NHL evaluators who have watched Dach and Cozens this season. They promised honesty in exchange for anonymity.