Confirmed with Link: Bruins aquire Shane Bowers from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for goaltender Keith Kinkaid.

[Fenway]

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, February 25, that the team has acquired forward Shane Bowers from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for goaltender Keith Kinkaid.

Bowers, 23, has appeared in one game with the Avalanche in 2022-23 and 37 games with the Colorado Eagles. The 6-foot-2, 186-pound center has skated in 154 career AHL games, all with the Eagles, totaling 27 goals and 32 assists for 59 points. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native was originally selected by Ottawa in the first round (28th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Kinkaid, 33, has appeared in one game with Boston in 2022-23 and 20 games with the Providence Bruins. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound goaltender has appeared in 168 career NHL games with New Jersey, Montreal, New York (Rangers) and Boston, totaling a 70-58-21 record and a .905 save percentage. The Farmingville, New York native was originally signed as a free agent by New Jersey on April 18, 2011.

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[22Brad Park]

Cape Breton drafted him in Q and he would not report if my memory correct

 

[HumBucker]

Interesting. Doesn't sound like an overly impressive resumé so far, espicially for a 1st-rounder. Is he AHL material only or a project with potential?

 

[Cronuss]

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, February 25, that the team has acquired forward Shane Bowers from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for goaltender Keith Kinkaid.

Bowers, 23, has appeared in one game with the Avalanche in 2022-23 and 37 games with the Colorado Eagles. The 6-foot-2, 186-pound center has skated in 154 career AHL games, all with the Eagles, totaling 27 goals and 32 assists for 59 points. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native was originally selected by Ottawa in the first round (28th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Kinkaid, 33, has appeared in one game with Boston in 2022-23 and 20 games with the Providence Bruins. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound goaltender has appeared in 168 career NHL games with New Jersey, Montreal, New York (Rangers) and Boston, totaling a 70-58-21 record and a .905 save percentage. The Farmingville, New York native was originally signed as a free agent by New Jersey on April 18, 2011.

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Not sure what the point of this is?
I liked Kinkaid

 

[JoeIsAStud]

OK good for Kincaid.

I was hoping to be able to clear a contract spot here, but at least Bowers expires at the end of the year

 

[McGarnagle]

I didn't realize KK was that old. I was hoping he'd get more time in to give Ullmark and Swayman some rest down the stretch.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Not sure what the point of this is?
I liked Kinkaid

Kincaid had been begging to get out. frees Providence to play the 2 younger goalies

 

[Grasshopperking]

Hell yeah, more youts

 

[BlackFrancis]

Not sure what the point of this is?
I liked Kinkaid

They had three goalies in Providence?

 

[CDJ]

Not sure what the point of this is?
I liked Kinkaid

He’s been outplayed by both Bussi and Keyser and likely wants to play more

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Left handed shot center but it seems like he's just an AHLer

 

[Kegs]

Kincaid had been begging to get out. frees Providence to play the 2 younger goalies

“Begging”

Horrible choice of words.

 

[8thRoundPick]

I have a feeling Kincaid was one of the 2 providence players to ask for a trade. Another former first round pick reclamation project for us in Bowers. Low risk trade with potential, I like it.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I have a feeling Kincaid was one of the 2 providence players to ask for a trade. Another former first round pick reclamation project for us in Bowers. Low risk trade with potential, I like it.

It was already confirmed it was Kinky and Lauko

 

[Gee Wally]

As stated, Kincaid had requested an opportunity to get back to the NHL. This gives something as opposed to nothing and still leaves the club with 3 promising young goalies.
Providence & Maine.

 

[bbfan419]

Guess Kincaid really wanted out, he would have served as a solid vet #3 guy, but if he wanted out then good for him, would have preferred a pick back even a 4th or 5th to recoup one of the picks we traded away.

 

[CDJ]

Avs fans seem to like Bowers

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Guess Kincaid really wanted out, he would have served as a solid vet #3 guy, but if he wanted out then good for him, would have preferred a pick back even a 4th or 5th to recoup one of the picks we traded away.

No one was going to give a pick for him. the only real question is would they get a body back for him, or just deal him for future considerations (nothing)

 

[Mione134]

Good for Keith. He's good dude. Loved his goalie mask. Hopefully he gets playing time.

Don't know anything about Bowers, but welcome to Prov.

 

[The don godfather]

I love this deal only 23 center 1st rounder small risk high reward . Nice one donny kid might become a player.

 

[JCRO]

Over/under on misspellings of Kinkaid in this thread?

 

[Gee Wally]

I think another thing is that both Bowers and Bruins , as well as Boston proper, are all familiar with each other. He played 2 years at BU.

 

[shelbysdad]

Well let's see.....for my trade deadlines predictions.....

5 points....check
4 points.....check
3 points....check
2 points....check

I prefer to miss on my last one.....Lauko

 

[Over the volcano]

I think another thing is that both Bowers and Bruins , as well as Boston proper, are all familiar with each other. He played 2 years at BU.

Certainly worth taking a chance on for the cost.

 

[Gee Wally]

Certainly worth taking a chance on for the cost.

theres no down side I can see. Kinkaid was odd man out. Wanted out. Is UFA at season end.
Bruins picked up an asset that may have potential.