Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings -- It's been a roller-coaster start for the Red Wings, but Howard has been a rock throughout the turbulence. His 1.85 GAA ranks second only to Khabibulin among regular starters and his .930 save percentage is among the League leaders. Just like with Rinne and Quick, it's been up to Howard to carry the workload. He has started 16 games and also has 3 shutouts.Read more Very nice to see him getting recognition for his strong start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 That´s why he´s on the list for the Allstar-ballot... oh wait! 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 That´s why he´s on the list for the Allstar-ballot... oh wait! I'm perfectly OK with Wings not participating in this dumb popularity contest. I'd rather watch Howard play his All-Star game in June. that's all I care... 2 Z Winged Dangler and DatsyukianDangles122 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 I'd rather watch Howard play his All-Star game in June. that's all I care... Yeah, funny thing is, last few years he's seemed to step it up in the playoffs. If he does that this year, he'll be playing the post season as the best goaltender in the league. Period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Yeah, funny thing is, last few years he's seemed to step it up in the playoffs. If he does that this year, he'll be playing the post season as the best goaltender in the league. Period. as you have correctly guessed, I'm very fine if this is the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 That´s why he´s on the list for the Allstar-ballot... oh wait! I see what you did there. Obviously very possible if he can keep this consistent play up. Mentioned in a recent Howard thread here that it could easily be argued that he could be the MVP of the team so far this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 He's had a great season for us, but you can argue he's not even been in the top five for best goalies this season. I love Howie and his play this seaosn and hope he keeps it up. Rookie year Jimmy is much better than Sophomore year Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NeedMoreToughness Report post Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) A few games like his last outing and his numbers will come back to earth, it doesn't take much for the numbers to turn mediocre. Edited November 25, 2011 by NeedMoreToughness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynheart 42 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) A few games like his last outing and his numbers will come back to earth, it doesn't take much for the numbers to turn mediocre. He will be fine. He earned himself a stinker. Even Rinne had a horrible game against Edmonton (and his goals were even softer than Howies). Like 3 goals in 8 shots or something like that. It happens to the best of them. Edited November 25, 2011 by Dynheart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 He's looked great since the playoffs. I think having such a successful run personally gave him a lot of confidence and he's playing really great this year. He really stepped up and made it happen. He'll have to weather some storms no doubt, but he's proving more and more everyday that he's got what it takes to be successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Not while Pekka Rinne plays in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 I'm concerned with the amount of games he's playing though. Recent history has shown 65+ starts gets you an early exit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 I'm perfectly OK with Wings not participating in this dumb popularity contest. I'd rather watch Howard play his All-Star game in June. that's all I care... Agreed. Ever since Montreal fans mastered the art of phone-networked votebombing the AS game's lost whatever credibility it had left. I'm concerned with the amount of games he's playing though. Recent history has shown 65+ starts gets you an early exit. This. I'm not a fan of overworking goalies. 65 games I can live with but anything over 70 games is retarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Agreed. Ever since Montreal fans mastered the art of phone-networked votebombing the AS game's lost whatever credibility it had left. This. I'm not a fan of overworking goalies. 65 games I can live with but anything over 70 games is retarded. I think 55 needs to be the magic number, 60 tops, anything more and I think you're burning out the engine before the car even gets to the final lap... Ask Nabby and Kipper about their Stanley Cup rings... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 55 is ideal. 60 tops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NeedMoreToughness Report post Posted November 26, 2011 55 is ideal. 60 tops. You an expert? 1 P. Marlowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerjuxaxaxa 6 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 last season he played 63 games and was more thank "ok" in the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 You an expert? Okay. 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 27, 2011 55 is tops. I'm an expert. 3 Zeowingsfan, Frozen-Man and WizardOfOz30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 27, 2011 You an expert? Did you sign up just to troll? 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Agreed. Ever since Montreal fans mastered the art of phone-networked votebombing the AS game's lost whatever credibility it had left. This. I'm not a fan of overworking goalies. 65 games I can live with but anything over 70 games is retarded. I've always thought it should be 60 for the starter, 22 for the backup. But yes, anything over 65 or even 70 is far too much. Just look at Kiprusoff and Brodeur. Edited November 27, 2011 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Not while Pekka Rinne plays in the league. How'd Rinne do last game? 1 Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 How'd Rinne do last game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 How'd Rinne do last game? How'd Howard do that and that game? We are talking about being the best goaltender in the league, the whole year taken into account. Don't think single game matters much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 He's had a great season for us, but you can argue he's not even been in the top five for best goalies this season. I love Howie and his play this seaosn and hope he keeps it up. Rookie year Jimmy is much better than Sophomore year Jimmy Start arguing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
