What happened: The contract pays Bowman $1 million in salary plus a $2.4 million signing bonus in Year 1, followed by $3.4 million annually in Years 2 through 6. The deal includes no trade protection.
Why it matters: The contract Bowman is the same player recently seen with Vegas at its charity golf event.
By the numbers: Bowman recorded 26 points in 54 NHL games and 26 points in 20 AHL games last season.
What to watch: The contract’s structure will shape Bowman’s cap cost as Vegas continues building its 2026-27 roster.