elvis15 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Report: Sens’ Cowen eyeing Hamonic-like deal Contract talks between Ottawa and RFA defensemanJared Cowen have stalled, and Cowen’s asking price could be the reason why. The 22-year-old rearguard is reportedly gunning for a similar deal to the one the New York Islanders gaveTravis Hamonic — a seven-year, $27 million extension — according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. Garrioch reports that “some believe Cowen’s camp would like something close” to Hamonic’s deal, which raised a few eyebrows when it was signed on July 5. The length of term and financial commitment were surprising, but the overall consensus was that GM Garth Snow made a shrewd salary cap maneuver, as Hamonic — who averaged nearly 23 minutes a night and led the Isles in hits in 2013 — now checks in annually with a tidy $3.85 million hit until 2020. While Cowen might like a similar deal, he doesn’t bring a similar resume to the table. Hamonic has been a steady contributor since debuting in the 2010-11 season and, at 22, already has 183 regular season games under his belt. Cowen has roughly half that (90 reg. season) after missing almost all of last year recovering from shoulder surgery. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound rearguard did play all 82 games in 2011-12 — his rookie campaign — scoring 5G-12A-17PTS. He led all Sens defensemen in hits during the regular season, then upped the ante in a seven-game playoff loss to the Rangers, leading all skaters with 28 hits. But is that enough to warrant a huge deal? The X-factor in all of this will be Ottawa’s financial situation. The Sens are not a spend-to-the-cap team and already have $14.5 million committed next season to defensemen Erik Karlsson, Chris Phillips, Marc Methot and Patric Wiercoich. Cody Ceci, the club’s 2012 first-rounder, will be ready to make a push for a spot in a year or two while Eric Gryba impressed in his rookie campaign, appearing in 33 games while recording six points during 2013. All of this will likely be taken into consideration with Cowen’s new deal, which needs to be done before Sens training camp opens on Sept. 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well, if they're sold on Cowen, then a long-term deal would make sense. But Hamonic had way more games player when he re-signed. Out-GM'd by Garth Snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The two huge differences between Hamonic's deal and Cowen re-signing is that Hamonic has played more games and plays for the Islanders, who could afford to pay a little more to keep Hamonic long term. Otherwise, Cowen should be getting around $2M per for a two year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If he wants a Hamonic like deal, he should have put up Hamonic like numbers. Cowan had a good rookie year but has been hurt ever since. Hamonic put up a better rookie year, then did it again, plays physical and so far has stayed healthy. Right now, Hamonic>>>Cowan. Cowan should take a 2 year deal in the $1.5 million per year range and prove he deserves a deal similar to Hamonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowan for Tanev? I would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowen for Tanev? I would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If I were Cowan I would want a 2 year deal worth $1 to $1.5 M so that he can set himself up for a big contract. As of right now, he doesn't deserve one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Of course Melnyk is penny pinching. what else is new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowan for Tanev? I would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowan for Tanev? I would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowen is going to be a stud in the league for a long time. He'll develop into one of the better defensive defensemen, but I doubt he gets this kind of contract right now. Will likely be a shorter bridge contract. and lol @ the guy above suggesting Tanev for Cowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowan for Tanev Schroeder + 1st and I would still do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Cowen is going to be a stud in the league for a long time. He'll develop into one of the better defensive defensemen, but I doubt he gets this kind of contract right now. Will likely be a shorter bridge contract. and lol @ the guy above suggesting Tanev for Cowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanucks25 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm looking to score some good long term keepers for my fantasy hockey league. Can your crystal ball tell me who else is going to be a stud in the league for a long time? I don't want to draft any flash in the pan types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 He hasn't even played close to enough games as Hamonic. 1 Year 2.75m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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