Posts About "Shane Bowers"
Avalanche Prospect Profile: Shane Bowers
August 2nd, 2020 A couple of months ago, when I wrote that the Colorado Avalanche farm system is weak down the middle, I didn't mean it as a slight on Shane Bowers. He successfully made the switch to left-wing last fall in the AHL at the encouragement of Colorado Eagles' head coach Greg Cronin. Bowers' development on the wing has paid off, having been...
Avalanche Need to Take Advantage of the Flat Salary Cap
July 9th, 2020 The NHL salary cap is expected to remain flat at $81.5 million in 2020-2021. Several teams could have used a higher cap limit to re-sign their free agents. Eight teams have 20 or more standard player contracts, or SPC, to fill (teams are allowed 50 max per season) and 12 teams have under 14 players on their active roster signed for...
11 Exciting Avalanche Prospects
April 19th, 2020 While we would love to see NHL stars return to the ice, prospects can shine a light into the future during these metaphorically dark and trying hockey times. The Colorado Avalanche have a deep prospect pool, filled with players that could make a talented, successful team even better. Imagine it now: a young Alex Newhook playing with...
Avalanche Rookies Fighting for Starting Roster
September 12th, 2019 Martin Kaut aims to make his presence known at the Avalanche's training camp.
Avalanche Rookies to Watch
September 7th, 2019 Shane Bowers enters rookie camp looking to earn a role in the Avalanche's starting lineup.
Avalanche Are Winners Before the Playoffs Begin
April 11th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche enter the playoffs establishing more than just the team’s first back-to-backs postseason appearance in a decade. They are winning on a number of fronts beyond the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Avalanche Win at the Draft Lottery The Avalanche acquired the Ottawa Senators first-round draft pick in the Matt Duchene...
NHL News & Notes: Shaw, Bowers & More
March 29th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Andrew Shaw will not be suspended, Shane Bowers has signed his entry-level contract and Matt Read has been placed on waivers. Related: NHL News & Notes: Bruins, Olofsson & More Shaw Avoids Suspension The Montreal Canadiens dodged a bullet when the NHL's Department of Player Safety determined...
NHL Rumors: Lee, Bowers, Sabres, Flyers, More
March 28th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are delayed on a contract extension due to term, the Buffalo Sabres aren't quite ready to evaluate their coaching and management situation despite knowing something needs to change, another Boston University prospect is making his way to the NHL this season and the...
Bowers Lifts BU Over US U-18 in Overtime Thriller
October 20th, 2018 The Boston University Terriers skated in their last exhibition game of the 2018-19 season, and it was a wild one. The Terriers defeated the United States National Development Program's U-18 squad, which featured a number of BU commits and the highly touted Jack Hughes, who is expected to be the first-overall pick of the 2019 NHL Entry...
Avs Dev Camp Looks Sweet
July 6th, 2018 For those needing an injection of quick energy after being in the summer season, look no further than the prospect depth unveiled in the Colorado Avalanche’s summer development camp. Avalanche Camp Showcased Deep Prospect Pool Despite the sweltering Colorado weather, the Avalanche brought their own kind of heat to the hockey rink...
The USHL Makes an Impact at 2017 NHL Draft
June 25th, 2017 There was once a time where the United States Hockey League wasn't considered a major developer of talent. Sure, they hosted the United States National Development Program's under-18 touring team, but the league's clubs were effectively the Washington Generals to the USNDP's Harlem Globetrotters – hardly a force to be reckoned with....
Chicago Blackhawks 2017 NHL Draft Primer
June 22nd, 2017 The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is almost upon us. Most of the front office and player personnel staff from each team has already gathered in Chicago in preparation for the event that will take place from June 23-24. I'll be there to take in all the sights and sounds, with a particular interest in the newest collection of talent that the host...
Top 2017 NHL Draft Prospects: USHL
May 4th, 2017 Today, we are going to look at the top 2017 NHL Draft prospects from some of the lesser-known leagues. The focus here is on the United States Hockey League. Every June, the NHL Draft goes to just a few leagues to stockpile the majority of its draft picks. However, it seems there's another powerhouse prospect league coming into play...
