Jordan Owens (F) acquired for Kris Newbury (F)

[wings1110 184]

I was at the game in which newbury was suspended, he was standing up for a teamate, and a good play on his part.

[jollymania 162]

Owens is a willing fighter too, fights about once every 10 games he dresses for, that's good for 8 a year if he'd ever play a full season - more than any current Red Wing.

Although Owens is small and weak at 180lbs and sucks at fighting, he's willing. That tells me the kid has heart and I hope he makes it. This team could stand to have a guy in the locker room who doesn't turtle everytime a big meanie wants to take it beyond facewashing. It ain't about winning fights - or even fighting per se - it's about showing up and not being afraid of your opposition. I'm still a bit embarassed from when Franzen dove to the ice in such a cowardly fashion that even the linesman was laughing at him. I mean yeah, Ryan Getzlaf would kick the crap out of Fran, but you don't have to be such a disgrace to the sweater on national TV.

you are obsessed with fighting, you have no true concept of tough hockey if he really is 180 he isn't going to be much of a physical prescence unless he can skate like helm or can hit like oshie.

Edited March 3, 2010 by jollymania

[VM1138 1,921]

Hm...I think every year we've one the Cup since the '90s we've made a deadline move. Does this count as a real move or are we still cursed?

[titanium2 867]

http://griffinscentral.com/players/jowens.html

#7 Jordan Owens

Pos: Left Wing

D.O.B.: 5/1/86

From: Toronto, Ontario

Height: 6'

Weight: 180

Shoots: Left

Drafted: Undrafted

Acquired: Trade with New York Rangers 3/3/10

Plus: One of the fastest skaters in the league... Great work ethic... defensively responsible... A relentless forechecker... Plays a punishing hitting game with a lot of energy... Excellent penalty killer... Good shot selection... Above average passer... Good offensive skills...

Minus: Has not been able to consistently provide the offense he seems capable of... Has had some trouble with injuries...

Organizational Comments: Rangers Director of Player Personnel Gordie Clark: "He is one of the best two-way players in Hartford, and despite having some injuries this season, which has kept his production down, with Owens' hard work, he looks to have a real chance to make the Rangers next season."

What GRC says: Spring 2010: A highly regarded prospect of the New York Rangers, Jordan will bring a good work ethic, some energy, and some some new life to a team that has grown stale. He is a dependable, two way forward with great speed, and should fit in on the 4th line.

Role: Two-way Forward

Projection: Energy forward

[wings1110 184]

he sounds alot like helm

[Drake_Marcus 890]

he sounds alot like helm

My thoughts exactly! Except this kid is supposed to have decent hands. So you're trading a bit of speed and forechecking skill for hands.

[Guest micah]

you are obsessed with fighting, you have no true concept of tough hockey if he really is 180 he isn't going to be much of a physical prescence unless he can skate like helm or can hit like oshie.

Umm, I didn't bring up fighting, I answered another poster's concern about losing a fighter to get him. I think you're obsessed with telling me I'm obsessed with fighting.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Umm, I didn't bring up fighting, I answered another poster's concern about losing a fighter to get him. I think you're obsessed with telling me I'm obsessed with fighting.

I think you are obsessed with telling him he is obsessed with telling you you're obsessed with fighting.

Anywho, not a big deal. If the guy is as scrappy as they say I look forward to seeing more of him.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Umm, I didn't bring up fighting, I answered another poster's concern about losing a fighter to get him. I think you're obsessed with telling me I'm obsessed with fighting.

lol

I think you are obsessed with telling him he is obsessed with telling you you're obsessed with fighting.

Anywho, not a big deal. If the guy is as scrappy as they say I look forward to seeing more of him.

double lol

[Datsyerberger 279]

I think you are obsessed with telling him he is obsessed with telling you you're obsessed with fighting.

Anywho, not a big deal. If the guy is as scrappy as they say I look forward to seeing more of him.

I think you're obsessed with telling him that he is obsessed with telling him that...

Oh, f*** it. You're just obsessed with making lulzy 'shops.

[opatski 0]

I went to school in Hartford and then moved recently to Charlotte so ive followed the Rangers system for a little while. Now obviously this trade is nothing earth shattering but i like Owens style and think Wings/Griffens fans will too. He's a scrappy, hard worker that puts it all out there. unfortunately at his size there is only so much he can do. Most of you US olympics followers probably were introduced to Ryan Callahan recently. He was awesome in Hartford and when Owens came along he showed a lot of the same characteristics/qualities. obviously hasnt put up the same kind of numbers, but the kid is young and can definitely be an asset to the organization in the future.

I know this is a lot of useless ramble, but im excited for Owens opportunity in Detroit's organization

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I went to school in Hartford and then moved recently to Charlotte so ive followed the Rangers system for a little while. Now obviously this trade is nothing earth shattering but i like Owens style and think Wings/Griffens fans will too. He's a scrappy, hard worker that puts it all out there. unfortunately at his size there is only so much he can do. Most of you US olympics followers probably were introduced to Ryan Callahan recently. He was awesome in Hartford and when Owens came along he showed a lot of the same characteristics/qualities. obviously hasnt put up the same kind of numbers, but the kid is young and can definitely be an asset to the organization in the future.

I know this is a lot of useless ramble, but im excited for Owens opportunity in Detroit's organization

Thanks for the update. The more we can hear about this new kid the better.

[newfy 695]

I'm as big of a fight fan here as anyone but I'm not sad to see this trade made at all.

I think Newbury was an expperiemnt to see if we could get his game to work in the NHL and give us a feisty pest outt here. It didnt happen so Holland traded him for another scrappy guy who has the same amount of fights this year, and is 5 years younger.

By the sounds o it this guy could make it to the NHL and I'm sure his fighting ablity will get better, by the look sof his card he's only started fighting recently.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I'm as big of a fight fan here as anyone but I'm not sad to see this trade made at all.

I think Newbury was an expperiemnt to see if we could get his game to work in the NHL and give us a feisty pest outt here. It didnt happen so Holland traded him for another scrappy guy who has the same amount of fights this year, and is 5 years younger.

By the sounds o it this guy could make it to the NHL and I'm sure his fighting ablity will get better, by the look sof his card he's only started fighting recently.

That's the key. Newbury wasn't getting any younger or better.

Edited March 3, 2010 by Drake_Marcus

[Green Wing 26]

A little clip of Owens. He looks like a Helm-ish player. Fast skater and being as physical as his size allows. He's also still standing at the end of this AHL melee too, which is nice.

[newfy 695]

So does this guy project to be an NHLer or career minor leaguer? Anybody know if we have a decent prospect on our hands all of a sudden?