Posts About "Jimmy Howard"
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings, Canucks, Flyers, More
September 21st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield might be headed overseas to play hockey. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard says he likely won't be back with the team, but will he retire? The Vancouver Canucks deny any notion they're trying to trade Brock Boeser, and will...
Ducks Goaltending Requires Some Serious Offseason Work
September 16th, 2020 Let me be clear right off the bat. The Anaheim Ducks are set in between the pipes with John Gibson as their starting goaltender. However, the backup goalie situation is a bit murkier. With Ryan Miller an unrestricted free agent this offseason and his return still unknown, there are questions to be answered. Miller said that in a normal...
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, CBA, More
June 6th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Vancouver that Chris Tanev seems to believe his options are limited if he wants to stay in Vancouver. There is speculation out of Detroit as to who the Red Wings might let walk and who they might keep. In Toronto, Maple Leafs players are starting to get tested in preparation for a...
Jimmy Howard's Red Wings Legacy
June 6th, 2020 Terry Sawchuk's name is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, and his jersey hangs in the rafters of Little Caesars Arena. He leads the Detroit Red Wings in goaltending wins with 350. Behind him is Chris Osgood, who is something of a local legend given his role in three Red Wing championships, with 317 wins. Third on that list? Jimmy...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Chara, Ward, More
April 27th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation the Toronto Maple Leafs will be parting with players they like and possibly looking at their goaltending situation. Speaking of goaltenders, the Detroit Red Wings appear to be saying goodbye to Jimmy Howard. In other news, Zdeno Chara comments on retirement rumors and Joel Ward actually...
Red Wings: No, the 2019-20 Season Is Not the New Normal
April 21st, 2020 It's been repeated countless times on this website and many others across the hockey landscape. The standings will show you that it's an undeniable fact. Yes, the Detroit Red Wings had a MISERABLE 2019-20 season. There are plenty of ways to quantify it. You could look to the team's 39 points through 71 games — a total so low that...
Red Wings' Defense Is Their Achilles Heel
March 18th, 2020 The pause of the NHL season has caused a lot of concern for many teams, especially those teams on the brink of a playoff berth, the Detroit Red Wings’ interest doesn’t lie in this season. They need to figure out what they are going to do next year for defense. The Red Wings' defensive corps has been disheveled for the last...
Red Wings Getting Zero Benefit From NHL Season Pause
March 17th, 2020 First things first, the ongoing suspension of the NHL season is a necessity. The coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and isolation seems to be our only defense at the moment. As days fall off the calendar, we are reminded of what this pandemic has taken from us, including our favorite athletes. In the case of the Detroit Red...
Red Wings: Jimmy Howard's No Good, Very Bad Season
January 18th, 2020 Any way you look at it, the Detroit Red Wings have been atrocious this season. Whether it's their position in the standings or their performance on a game-by-game basis, they definitely look the part as the league's worst team. On a player-by-player basis, most are having their worst seasons in one way or another. One such player is...
Are the Red Wings' Goalies the Problem?
January 7th, 2020 Compared to previous seasons, the Detroit Red Wings have been giving up a lot of goals. But who is to blame for the increase in goals against – the goalies, or the team in front of them? The goal of assigning blame isn’t to harp on a deficiency, but rather to identify which aspect of Detroit’s game needs adjusting. Practice...
AHL Central News: Top Three Create Space
December 24th, 2019 The eight teams of the American Hockey League had a very busy week heading into the Christmas break. The top three teams are starting to separate themselves while you can cover the bottom five teams with a blanket. Nobody is out of the playoff race, which means we will have some exciting hockey heading into 2020! Admirals Keep on...
THW's Goalie News: Which Goalies Might Be Traded?
November 23rd, 2019 It may seem like the NHL's trade deadline on Feb. 24 is ages away. But with most teams officially at the quarter mark of the season, it's becoming time for them to take stock of their position and start to decide whether they want to be buyers or sellers. A particularly loaded draft with top prospect Alexis Lafreniere will provide added...
Mark Giordano's Hot Start Continues as He Leads Flames past Red Wings 5-1
October 17th, 2019 CALGARY — Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Giordano was instrumental on the opening goal, firing a shot from the blue line that was deflected in by Andrew Mangiap...
