maybe I missed something but the whole SD crew seem pretty loyal to baker/deathwish/shake cunt/ etc thing. unless there was a falling out, it doesnt seem to make much sense that rowan would make a lateral "career" move to AH. seems like shoes and energy drink sponsorship are really the only things that are going to take you to the next level financially as a pro skateboarder. board sponsors are just street cred and internet points.
that said the hockey/FA thing carries weight since ave said he wanted him on in a recent interview i think