In the days leading up to the 2017 NHL Draft, Pierre Dorion emphasized how the organization would do their due diligence and explore every possibility. Although he discussed the possibility of trading up and trading down, the Senators elected to stand pat and draft Shane Bowers from the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL.
In 60 USHL games last season, the 6’1″ and 179 lbs centre tallied 22 goals and 51 points.
Bowers has committed to Boston University for the 2017-18 season.
The selection immediately raised a few eyebrows last night as Sportnet’s Sam Cosentino described Bowers as a high character player who’s also a safe pick.