Confirmed Trade: [DET/WSH] Nick Jensen and 2019 5th round pick for 2020 2nd round pick and Madison Bowey

[GKJ]

That's good stuff by Detroit getting that kind of value for a 28 year old defenseman who doesn't put up a lot of points and played less than 200 NHL games.

 

[dragonballgtz]

Wings fans, what is his + and - ?

I see he can play 20+ minutes/night, that's good, even if he won't play that much with the Caps if there is no injury in the TOP 4.

Good PKer? puck mover?

He can skate and um... every so often he jumps up in a play. But his real value is to witness him get murdered in the corners while retrieving pucks. It's surprising how it happens every game even with his "great skating"

 

[SlickShot]

A good deal for both teams. This helps the Red Wings rebuild.

 

[Revelation]

He's basically the best D on the market now that Muzzin has been traded isn't he?

Bowey and a 3rd would have been better but what can you do... Bowey himself is underrated, if Detroit gives him solid minutes and lets him figure it out for a year they could have a Montour on their hands. Good add for the caps, a lot like Kempny last year, capable but won't disrupt the defense by being too big and pushing players out of their roles a la Shattenkirk.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Holland does it again at the deadline. I love the way Holland makes trades at the deadline he usually does well and this is no exception.

Good return for Detroit.

He really doesn't enough credit for SOME of his trades. His FA signings take his credibility away.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Wings fans, what is his + and - ?

I see he can play 20+ minutes/night, that's good, even if he won't play that much with the Caps if there is no injury in the TOP 4.

Good PKer? puck mover?

Can skate with the best of them. Hasn't really shown the offensive side that we all hoped for especially with that skating ability. He can penalty kill as well. Overall, you don't really have to worry about him much. Maybe he will be more utilized on the rush with the better Caps players? I think he will be a good fit for you guys.

 

[MattySnipes]

Nice job by Holland on capitalizing on the demand for defensemen; right-shot to boot. Jensen will help Caps. Wings get some good pieces for their build. Good deal for both.

 

[PullHard]

As has been stated - Bowey looks to have peaked in a sense

He will likely get a lot more opportunity here in Detroit on a bottom dweller than he was ever going to get in Washington

He might top as a 6/7 guy, which is alright. Hopefully he is more of a 5 who can pass as a 4 if injuries hit, but not a big deal if he flames out

The 2nd is the piece I hope yields something eventually as a Wings fan, the Bowey bit is more about balancing caps and contracts I think

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

So what happened to Bowey?

I could have sworn he was a good player.

 

[ovikovy817]

he has speed

Washington got a lot faster the past few days. Hagelin and now Jensen

That's not bad. He'll certainly play with Orpik on the 3rd pair. A speedy guy and heavy hitter

 

[izlez]

Players are worth what GM's will pay. There is no "market price". This is an illusion.

I think you just described market price.

And I'm not surprised by the price here, not many Dmen available

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Well there is but that's the whole point, it's dictated by the market. And since Jensen is under 800k contract every GM can fit him on his team which obviously makes the price go up. If the market has 20 buyers 1 will have to go that extra mile to get it.

Yeah, that's my fault. You finished my thought, but that should've said there is no "set price".

 

[BKarchitect]

I remember that defensive class in the WHL...wasn't it Morrissey, Theodore, Bowey...and I think Pulock was either the same age or same draft year (but not both)? Looking great for all of them but Bowey so far....let's see if he can turn into something with more ice time.

 

[Go Wings]

He really doesn't enough credit for SOME of his trades. His FA signings take his credibility away.

Oh I know a lot of his FA signings and contract extensions leave alot of be desired.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

I think you just described market price.

And I'm not surprised by the price here, not many Dmen available

Yeah, my rant got ahead of my brain. Should've said no "set price".

 

[kovacro]

Caps also get a 5th.

 

[newfy]

Wings fans, what is his + and - ?

I see he can play 20+ minutes/night, that's good, even if he won't play that much with the Caps if there is no injury in the TOP 4.

Good PKer? puck mover?

Hes a really simple player. One of the new age, shutdown guys. Really good skater and makes the simple play. Hes good on the penalty kill and can get the puck up ice but wont do much offensively. Solid battler in the corners and infront of the net, not what I would call a tough player but not soft either. Hes solid as a lower end number or high end number 5.

Bowey is a decent add for Detroit. The second is good but Bowey is still young and right handed. The wings are in a position to take their time and let him see if he can work things out over the next year or two. Could end up a semi-useful player down the road.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Really nice trade for Detroit.

 

[MMC]

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Downgrade in defense for Detroit but getting the 2nd is worth it.

 

[ovikovy817]

Hes a really simple player. One of the new age, shutdown guys. Really good skater and makes the simple play. Hes good on the penalty kill and can get the puck up ice but wont do much offensively. Solid battler in the corners and infront of the net, not what I would call a tough player but not soft either. Hes solid as a lower end number or high end number 5.

Bowey is a decent add for Detroit. The second is good but Bowey is still young and right handed. The wings are in a position to take their time and let him see if he can work things out over the next year or two. Could end up a semi-useful player down the road.

Yep, thanks.


It really seems like we will use Orpik - Jensen this year as our 3rd pair. And if he's a good fit in D.C. and we can sign him for 1M or less, Djoos - Jensen will be the 3rd pair next year.

 

[DRW204]

I've actually been comparing Jensen deadline potential to Kempny all season while some Red Wings fans were saying he was barely worth a 5th rounder...

you could be right:

 

[Ezekial]

Great trade KH

 

[Kolzilla]

Kinda steep for WSH. Bowey may just flourish with the change

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Dare I say, the rare, Win/Win??

 

[MMC]