Another former CBJ draft pick has been picked to help run an NHL franchise.

This time it's former 8th-round (2001) draft pick Ryan Bowness. Bowness has been picked by the new GM for the New York Islanders, and former Blue Jacket Mathieu Darche, to be the Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel for the Isles.

Bowness never played an NHL game, and only played made it as high as the ECHL.

He's had several front office jobs over the years, including AGM for the Ottawa Senators and GM for their AHL team, the Belleville Sens. He's also worked for the Penguins, Jets, and Thrashers.

Welcome back to the Metro Division Ryan Bowness.

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