Confirmed with Link: Two-way deal with Drayson Bowman

[Monctonscout]

Wonder if it means Moen is getting moved...or it's AHL depth.

 

[Ezpz]

Wonder if it means Moen is getting moved...or it's AHL depth.

Wouldn't be a two-way deal if it had anything to do with Moen.

 

[Monctonscout]

Wouldn't be a two-way deal if it had anything to do with Moen.

Why?

Two way deal just means they can send him AHL at some point with a lower salary.

 

[Sam I Am]

Forward Drayson Bowman agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Montreal later in the day. He will make $575, 000 at the NHL level and $150, 000 in the AHL. It is also expected the Canadiens will place Bowman on waivers over the next few days.

http://www.tsn.ca/pateryn-andrighetto-among-habs-cuts-bowman-signs-contract-1.97280

 

[Brainiac]

Ha ha! Who cares, really?

 

[vokiel]

It seems to be a waste of a contract, but it's 1 year so I guess there isn't anybody else available for Hamilton in the immediate.

Not sure he's really that much of an upgrade on Blunden.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Destiny!

 

[Treb]

It seems to be a waste of a contract, but it's 1 year so I guess there isn't anybody else available for Hamilton in the immediate.

Not sure he's really that much of an upgrade on Blunden.

Bowman AHL PPG 0.59 NHL 0.19

Blunden AHL PPG 0.49 NHL 0.08

He's an upgrade offensively, which was Hamilton biggest weakness last year.

 

[vokiel]

Bowman AHL PPG 0.59 NHL 0.19

Blunden AHL PPG 0.49 NHL 0.08

He's an upgrade offensively, which was Hamilton biggest weakness last year.

Point wise yeah, strength wise no. So iow I'm still not sure he's really that much more needed.

Edit: They didn't sign Sorkin?

 

[Treb]

Point wise yeah, strength wise no. So iow I'm still not sure he's really that much more needed.

The main problem was putting puck in the net. Bowman is better than Blunden at putting the puck in the net.

Finley, Crisp, Fournier, Nevins and Tinordi (maybe) can take care of that strenght thing.

Bowman - Hensick - Thomas
DLR - Hudon - Andrighetto

is actually a decent top6. With Carr, Sorkin, Bozon and Holland competing to get into that top6, Hamilton's offence should be more potent this year.

 

[Bullsmith]

Blunden is a bigger, more physical player than Bowman. I thought he was one of the better players on the Bulldogs during his time in Hamilton as well as a serviceable emergency call-up.

We will see if Bowman can do as well.

Bowman managed to stick in the NHL in a way Blunden could never do and has higher offensive upside in the A, IMO. But to say he was a big upgrade was an overstatement, for sure. I should say he's a needed replacement for Blunden in the A and, I think, a more likely contributor if he gets called up to the bigs. I don't overrate McGuire but he strongly endorsed Bowman as an offensive player. Never really saw that upside in Blunden. Physical yes. Intimidating, not so much.

No harm in hoping. We'll see indeed.

 

[habitue*]

I thought the guy did not want to play at AHL level anymore, and would rather go to Europe...

he doesnt bring anything that Thomas, Andrighetto, or DeLarOse can bring as callups.

 

[Treb]

I thought the guy did not want to play at AHL level anymore, and would rather go to Europe...

he doesnt bring anything that Thomas, Andrighetto, or DeLarOse can bring as callups.

Pro experience? But yeah, mostly good pro for the kids back in Hamilton.

 

[Aspirine]

I liked his playing in the few games I saw him.

 

[montreal]

Point wise yeah, strength wise no. So iow I'm still not sure he's really that much more needed.

Edit: They didn't sign Sorkin?

As far as I know Sorkin is in Hamilton's camp on a PTO.

I thought the guy did not want to play at AHL level anymore, and would rather go to Europe...

he doesnt bring anything that Thomas, Andrighetto, or DeLarOse can bring as callups.

I thought I heard that as well so I'm surprised he agreed to join the Dogs but I'm glad he did as they need offense so badly. He brings decent depth to the club and should be a big help to the Dogs offensive woes.

 

[Harry Wong]

I too heard/read that Bowman would not take a two way contract. So getting to sign a two way contract after giving him a chance to make the big club I thought demonstrated pretty good management by Bergevin. He should help the Dogs and is some insurance for the Habs.

 

[Tyson]

Bowman has 176 NHL games of experience. Looks like a solid depth move who can also help the young Dogs. I would make him Captain immediately

 

[DJ Breadman]

I too heard/read that Bowman would not take a two way contract. So getting to sign a two way contract after giving him a chance to make the big club I thought demonstrated pretty good management by Bergevin. He should help the Dogs and is some insurance for the Habs.

the guarantee that the least he can make is $200,000 prob convinced him to stay

 

[Hoople]

Point wise yeah, strength wise no. So iow I'm still not sure he's really that much more needed.

Edit: They didn't sign Sorkin?

Bowman will drop the gloves. He even held his own against Gudas in a fight.



Bowman will get time with the Habs this season.

 

[Monctonscout]

It seems to be a waste of a contract, but it's 1 year so I guess there isn't anybody else available for Hamilton in the immediate.

Not sure he's really that much of an upgrade on Blunden.

How would it be a waste of a contract? He showed he could help at the NHL level and will provide depth and veteran leadership in Hamilton on a young team.

 

[vokiel]

How would it be a waste of a contract? He showed he could help at the NHL level and will provide depth and veteran leadership in Hamilton on a young team.

He did? Thought he wasn't very impressive in all pre-season games he played compared to our rookies. I'm doubting he'll ever play 1 NHL game this season. I'd recall a lot of people before him and that's what makes it seem like a waste of a NHL contract.

Bowman will drop the gloves. He even held his own against Gudas in a fight.



Bowman will get time with the Habs this season.

Unless the infirmary is full, I really doubt that will happen.

 

[chaosrevolver]

I loved the kid in the dub and I think he at the very least should be a nice contributor for Hamilton and help some of the kids develop.

Good move.

 

[BaseballCoach]

He did? Thought he wasn't very impressive in all pre-season games he played compared to our rookies. I'm doubting he'll ever play 1 NHL game this season. I'd recall a lot of people before him and that's what makes it seem like a waste of a NHL contract.



Unless the infirmary is full, I really doubt that will happen.

Not sure about that. If injuries occur in the top 6, yes you might see a deLaRose, but I don't see how deLaRose helps if two fourth liners go down.

 

[BaseballCoach]

As far as I know Sorkin is in Hamilton's camp on a PTO.

Hey Montreal, who else is on PTO? Is it just Sorkin?

And Dowell, Shea, Hensick, Makowski and Finley on AHL contracts?

It seems to me Sorkin and Dowell were playing quite impressively, and might deserve one of our 50 NHL contracts. Including Bowman and not including the players returned to the CHL , we are now at 45 contracts, and Bouillon might be the 46th.

So there is room for four more NHL contracts. I know some more guys can sign AHL contracts, but if there are really good, another NHL can grab them from under our nose, so we have to be careful.

 

[vokiel]

Not sure about that. If injuries occur in the top 6, yes you might see a deLaRose, but I don't see how deLaRose helps if two fourth liners go down.

I'd say it's a good point, but probably more with Andrighetto & Thomas. DLR with his skills as a two-way forward would fit well on the bottom 6.