Confirmed Signing with Link: [NJD] C Shane Bowers signs extension with the Devils (2 years, $775k AAV, two-way)

[Mrfenn92]

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[Jersey Fan 12]

Neither the Devils nor Utica made the playoffs.

Was there something in his game that made it necessary to re-sign him?

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

Neither the Devils nor Utica made the playoffs.

Was there something in his game that made it necessary to re-sign him?

For two years no less

 

[dirtydanglez]

good for him. surprised its two way tho

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Neither the Devils nor Utica made the playoffs.

Was there something in his game that made it necessary to re-sign him?

You're right the blame for Utica and NJ missing the playoffs falls on Shane Bowers.

 

[Forge]

Congrats on the warm body, Utica!

 

[Brodeur]

Was there something in his game that made it necessary to re-sign him?

Had to fill the AHL roster. As much as we like to think the AHL roster is going to be filled with promising prospects, every team has a few Shane Bowers types.

With the Devils, they didn't draft any centers in 2022 (nor 2023) so there weren't any new players incoming to replace Bowers. Josh Filmon and Dylan Wendt will be AHL rookies next season, but both look to be wingers. 2021 pick Samu Salminen is going back for another year of college (and transferring to DU).

So it was either keep him or sign a similar retread. Not really appealing either way.