The Detroit Red Wings are set at the goalie position for several more seasons, as the team announced on Monday that Jimmy Howard came to terms on a six-year contract extension.
From the team's official Twitter account:
It's Official: Red Wings sign goaltender Jimmy Howard to six-year deal.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 16, 2013
Financial terms of the contract have not yet been released.
On the season, Howard is 17-12-6 with a 2.31 goals-against average, a save percentage of 92.0 and three shutouts.
He has been a major reason why Detroit remains in the postseason race and currently would qualify as the eighth seed in the Western Conference if the season ended today. While this certainly isn't one of the stronger Red Wings units in recent memory, Howard has kept the team in contention, especially down the stretch.
His value to the squad is clear, as Detroit's general manager noted:
Ken Holland: "Jimmy is one of our most valuable players who is entering the prime of his career.He gives a chance to win every night."
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 16, ...
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