Jimmy Howard

Age 37 Mar 26, 1984
Syracuse USA
Goaltender shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
218 lbs 99 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2011
Agent Justin Duberman
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
  • No contract for upcoming season.
    View historical contract(s)
  • Career Earnings: $44,600,000

Transaction History
Jan 28, 2021 | Jimmy Howard | Howard announced his retirement Thursday, MLive.com reports.
Jan 16, 2021 | Jimmy Howard | Howard will announce his retirement in the next couple days.
Dec 22, 2019 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled G Jimmy Howard from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Dec 22, 2019 Activated Detroit Red Wings | activated G Jimmy Howard from injured reserve.
Dec 17, 2019 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | loaned G Jimmy Howard to Grand Rapids (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Mar 20, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | signed G Jimmy Howard to a one-year, $4 million contract extension.
Mar 9, 2017 Activated Detroit Red Wings | activated G Jimmy Howard from injured reserve.
Mar 8, 2017 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled G Jimmy Howard from Grand Rapids (AHL) conditioning assignment.
Mar 3, 2017 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | loaned G Jimmy Howard to Grand Rapids (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Feb 10, 2017 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled G Jimmy Howard from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Feb 2, 2017 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | loaned G Jimmy Howard to Grand Rapids (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Dec 21, 2016 Injured Detroit Red Wings | placed G Jimmy Howard on IR.
Dec 7, 2016 Activated Detroit Red Wings | activated G Jimmy Howard from injured reserve.
Nov 26, 2016 Injured Detroit Red Wings | placed G Jimmy Howard on IR.
Jan 11, 2015 Injured Detroit Red Wings | placed G Jimmy Howard on IR.
Oct 18, 2014 Injured Detroit Red Wings | placed G Jimmy Howard on IR.
Jan 28, 2014 Activated Detroit Red Wings | activated G Jimmy Howard from injured reserve.
Apr 16, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | signed G Jimmy Howard to a six-year, $31.8 million contract extension.
Feb 28, 2011 Detroit Red Wings | (Jimmy Howard) signed to a multi-year contract extension.
Regular Season Stats

Jimmy Howard		 GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx
Jimmy Howard Stats by Elite Prospects Jimmy Howard Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx Playoffs GP GAA SV% PIM
1999-2000 Westport Rideaus EOJHL 22 2.66 0.000 0
2000-2001 Kanata Valley Lasers CCHL 25 3.69 0.000 0
2001-2002 USNTDP Juniors USHL 8 1.98 0.927 0
2001-2002 USA U18 WJC-18 6 1.33 0.954 0
2001-2002 U.S. National U18 Team NAHL 8 3.93 0.000 0
2001-2002 U.S. National U18 Team USDP 19 1.9 0.000 0
2002-2003 Univ. of Maine NCAA 21 2.45 0.916 0
2002-2003 USA U20 WJC-20 3 6.05 0.800 0
2003-2004 Univ. of Maine NCAA 22 1.19 0.956 0
2004-2005 Univ. of Maine NCAA 39 1.92 0.924 0
2005-2006 Detroit Red Wings NHL 4 2.99 0.904 0
2005-2006 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 38 2.58 0.910 0 Playoffs 13 3.46 0.885 0
2006-2007 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 49 2.7 0.911 0 Playoffs 7 1.93 0.927 0
2007-2008 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 54 2.83 0.907 0
2007-2008 Detroit Red Wings NHL 4 2.13 0.926 0
2008-2009 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 45 2.54 0.916 0 Playoffs 10 2.41 0.900 0
2008-2009 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 4.1 0.857 0
2009-2010 Detroit Red Wings NHL 63 2.26 0.924 0 Playoffs 12 2.75 0.915 0
2010-2011 Detroit Red Wings NHL 63 2.79 0.908 0 Playoffs 11 2.49 0.923 0
2011-2012 Detroit Red Wings NHL 57 2.12 0.920 0 Playoffs 5 2.64 0.888 0
2011-2012 USA WC 7 2.42 0.911 0
2012-2013 Detroit Red Wings NHL 42 2.13 0.923 0 Playoffs 14 2.44 0.924 0
2013-2014 Detroit Red Wings NHL 51 2.66 0.910 0 Playoffs 3 2.02 0.931 0
2014-2015 Detroit Red Wings NHL 53 2.44 0.910 0 Playoffs 1 3 0.917 0
2015-2016 Detroit Red Wings NHL 37 2.8 0.906 0 Playoffs 2 3.59 0.891 0
2016-2017 Detroit Red Wings NHL 26 2.1 0.927 0
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 4 2.11 0.920 0
2016-2017 USA WC 6 1.86 0.920 0
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 60 2.85 0.910 0
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 55 3.07 0.909 0
2019-2020 Detroit Red Wings NHL 27 4.2 0.882 0
2019-2020 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 2 2.42 0.917 0
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date March 20, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 1 Years $4,000,000 4.91% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $4,000,000
UFA
AAV $5,100,000
Performance Bonuses $1,100,000
Base Salary $4,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $4,000,000
Minors Salary $4,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date April 16, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 6 Years $31,750,000 8.23% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667
UFA
AAV $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667 $5,291,667
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,000,000 $4,250,000
Signing Bonuses $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $5,500,000 $6,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,000,000 $4,250,000
Minors Salary $5,500,000 $6,000,000 $5,500,000 $5,500,000 $5,000,000 $4,250,000
Clauses NMC NMC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date February 28, 2011
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,500,000 3.50% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $2,250,000 $2,250,000
UFA
AAV $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Minors Salary $2,250,000 $2,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 21, 2008
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 3 Years $2,150,000 1.26% of cap space
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
Cap Hit $716,667 $716,667 $716,667
UFA
AAV $716,667 $716,667 $716,667
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $600,000 $750,000 $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $600,000 $750,000 $800,000
Minors Salary $200,000 $750,000 $800,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date August 25, 2005
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,200,000 1.88% of cap space
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Cap Hit $733,333 $733,333 $733,333
RFA
AAV $733,333 $733,333 $733,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $450,000 $500,000 $600,000
Signing Bonuses $190,000 $210,000 $250,000
Total Salary $640,000 $710,000 $850,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year