Nazem Kadri was picked up right before the Sens picked up Cowen. Then why is Kadri sent to the AHL and Cowen to the WHL. They are both 19 years old. I would love to have Cowen develop in the AHL instead of the WHL. The only reason i could see is that Kadri was born three months earlier.

Also, could we call up Cowen when he turns 20 to drop him the in AHL in January?

Please discuss.