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The Season Outlook For Jimmy Howard

08/17/2018 at 7:22am EDT

from Ansar Khan of Mlive,

2018-19 outlook: Howard started strong last season but lacked consistency from mid-November until the end of the season. If he stays healthy, he's in line for another heavy workload, possibly 50-plus games. But he'll be pushed for playing time by veteran free-agent signee Jonathan Bernier.

Howard's performance will determine whether he earns another contract from the Red Wings. If he plays well, they'll likely re-sign him to a short-term deal (two years). It'll be a few years before any of their prospects (Filip Larsson, Keith Petruzzelli, Joren Van Pottelberghe, Kaden Fulcher) is ready to challenge for an NHL roster spot.

If Howard doesn't perform well enough, he could be shopped at the trade deadline if there is a market for him.

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