Confirmed with Link: Jimmy Howard re-signed for 6 years 5.3m per year

[WesNichols14]

Details on the NTC and NMC, per cap geek

these are really good and fair Clauses. basically it says we believe Mrazek is the future but you are our present and are going to have a big part in Mrazek's early NHL development the same was Ozzy was for you. we will also not put you on a team you really don't like.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Details on the NTC and NMC, per cap geek

 

[sarcastro]

these are really good and fair Clauses. basically it says we believe Mrazek is the future but you are our present and are going to have a big part in Mrazek's early NHL development the same was Ozzy was for you. we will also not put you on a team you really don't like.

It sounds like the 6th year is totally uncovered if they wanted to deal him at that point.

Considering the contracts other goalies have gotten the last few years, this is less restrictive than almost any of them.

 

[garry1221]

Details on the NTC and NMC, per cap geek

Very reasonable clauses. 2 years, nmc is perfect. The ntc only eliminating 1/3 of the league is very palateable. Allows plenty of room to work, should Mrazek overtake Howie at any time. Feel a lot better if this is a look into the way Kenny handles things from here on out.

 

[WesNichols14]

another Shutout. 17/17 this guy is beyond living up to his contract. I can honestly say he was a great investment and is worth 5.3. when **** got real he grabbed a shovel and cleared a path to the post-season

 

[XO]

I said he got a bit too much money/term when he was signed but I'm taking that back big time.

Definitely our MVP in the regular season.

 

[mindfly]

Looked like a swiss cheese in game 2, not 5.3M calibre goaltending.

 

[Claypool]

Looked like a swiss cheese in game 2, not 5.3M calibre goaltending.

Defense wasn't making it easy for him. Wings couldn't clear the zone most of the night.

 

[gretskidoo]

He has always been inconsistent. He's in the Fleury/Price category of goalies.

 

[Hammerheart]

Looked like a swiss cheese in game 2, not 5.3M calibre goaltending.

You'd say that about any goalie that has a bad game. If Brodeur had a game like that in his prime you'd say it. I don't think you're a rational sportsfan in the slightest.

 

[we like our team*]

is this thread going to be bumped every time he has a bad game

 

[detredWINgs]

is this thread going to be bumped every time he has a bad game

In the same way it is when he gets a shutout or has an awesome game.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Looked like a swiss cheese in game 2, not 5.3M calibre goaltending.

Yeah, he's no Jonathan Quick.

Before people get on me, I'm not directly comparing the two. Just making note that even the best goaltenders have bad games, and its no reason to get on his contract for it.

Game three needs to be a bounce back game for him. Can't have two performances like that in a row. Not in the playoffs.

 

[BF3]

In the same way it is when he gets a shutout or has an awesome game.

Fair enough.

But seriously, no more bumps please (as I bump).

Although his contract would have been awesome if it went down like $10k everytime he let a "softie" in (as judged by HF boards, of course). Incentives!

I was going to make a Quick comment but Doc beat me to it.

 

[19Yzerman19]

So haters is he earning this deal yet in your eyes?

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

So haters is he earning this deal yet in your eyes?

If you didn't jinx him and he keeps it up, yes. I'm a sucker for the jinx.

 

[irishock]

6 years is way too long

 

[Syckle78]

If you didn't jinx him and he keeps it up, yes. I'm a sucker for the jinx.

Me too...

This deal sucks. It's way too long and Howard is a let down in the playoffs.

 

[FlashyG]

Me too...

This deal sucks. It's way too long and Howard is a let down in the playoffs.

So was Datsyuk, until he wasn't.

Jimmy has been fantastic this playoff season, and that deal is looking better and better

 

[JmanWingsFan]

Hypothetically, If we won the cup (And that's a big IF), I would have to consider Jimmy Howard our Conn Smythe candidate... Though I'd doubt anyone on the Wings wins it this year considering everyone on the Pens and Bruins squads. Howard can keep you in it, and he can rob you some games. He's definitely the new Chris Osgood. I have no problem with what he's getting payed. Length is curious, but whatever.

 

[Syckle78]

So was Datsyuk, until he wasn't.

Jimmy has been fantastic this playoff season, and that deal is looking better and better

Over your head, bro..

 

[FlashyG]

Over your head, bro..

perfect example of me not reading the previous posts and just replying to the last without context!

my bad

Could be worse though, I could have gotten his name wrong