FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Howard said the offseason was no different than past summers, but with a lockout-shortened season two years ago, and the Olympics in addition to conference realignment last season it made for a lot of hockey in a short span. Some much needed time off allowed for Howard to heal up in the summertime. “This is the best I’ve felt in two to three years,” Howard said after a voluntary captain’s skate at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday. “I’m excited to get going.” Howard’s health is good news following a season in which he dealt with lingering knee issues that sidelined him for multiple weeks in December and again in January. Just one of the many injuries that struck the team last year. “It’s been weird the last several years, the way we’ve been hit with the injury bug,” Howard said. “I think that’s why it’s a key to the season for all of us, especially our top guys of staying out there on the ice.” Full article: http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=729523 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 same stuff as last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 it's that time where we start seeing articles on our boys in red and white! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Hoping for a great year out of Jimmy this season, new year, fresh opportunity to play some confident hockey and maintain the standard that we know Howard is capable of. Glad to hear he feels like he is in top shape going into the season. That can only do positive things for his attitude and confidence levels. 3 krsmith17, wings4thecup06 and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 The only real playoff success the Wings had since 2009 was when Howard had his only good playoffs, two years ago. When he's been, pardon the word "average", this team has been nothing special in the playoffs. We don't have enough firepower or talent to succeed without a hot goalie. I hope he steps up this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 The only real playoff success the Wings had since 2009 was when Howard had his only good playoffs, two years ago. When he's been, pardon the word "average", this team has been nothing special in the playoffs. We don't have enough firepower or talent to succeed without a hot goalie. I hope he steps up this season. Even the best goalie in the league can't win a cup for you without firepower. 1 derblaueClaus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Half the teams in this league wish they had Howard *perspective* 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Half the teams in this league wish they had Howard *perspective* I know Chicago fans that would rather have Howard. Not kidding 3 krsmith17, number9 and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 I know Chicago fans that would rather have Howard. Not kidding Yup. Howard = Modern Osgood. No respect from the Hasek/Mrazek fanboys. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 I think Howard is the most under-rated player on the Wings. If he can stay healthy, I think he can easily be one of the top goalies in the league. It was just last year ESPN experts ranked him #6 in the NHL. http://espn.go.com/nhl/notebook/_/page/2013_nhlrank_goaltenders/goaltenders 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Yup. Howard = Modern Osgood. No respect from the Hasek/Mrazek fanboys. What is this? The Cold War? Come on. All these goalies were or will be awesome. No need for camps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 What is this? The Cold War? Come on. All these goalies were or will be awesome. No need for camps. Which camp serves the best ice cream? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites